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fts1966 
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 Topic: valve adjustmentPosted: Nov/24/2020 at 9:15pm |
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1969 rambler 233 six, okay getting ready to replace the valve seals this weekend and new valve cover gasket. i want to adjust the valves while im in there. were do i find the specs or the clearances. also what size thread are the spark plugs so i can put air in to hold up the valves.
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Posted: Nov/24/2020 at 9:22pm |
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plugs should be standard 14mmX1.25 mm pitch
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tyrodtom
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Posted: Nov/24/2020 at 10:05pm |
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They're hydraulic lifters, you don't adjust them like a SBC.
You torque the rocker arm shaft stands to spec and that's it.
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66 American SW, 66 American 2dr, 82 J10, 70 Hornet, Pound, Va.
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Posted: Nov/25/2020 at 7:54am |
what is the torque spec on the rockers. this is my first one of these working on the engine inside. |
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Posted: Nov/26/2020 at 12:34am |
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It says 20-23 ft-lbs in my 66 TSM, 69 would probably be the same.
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66 American SW, 66 American 2dr, 82 J10, 70 Hornet, Pound, Va.
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