I think one from factory and that's it here .....
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | How often do you check your valves? |
Kind of a generic question, but how often do you guys check your valves? Maybe mention what heads, cam, etc. you're running. I know I did mine this spring, and maybe have 6 or 7 rides on them... I have 2276 with Los Panchitos or Banditos heads with extra work done, dual springs, 40 x 35.5 valves (I think?, been awhile), 110 cam, 1.25 rockers, chromoly pushrods. I'd guess your combination here plays a part in this. |
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| Author: | bige70chevy [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
every couple hard rides or when they get noisy |
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| Author: | bige70chevy [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
bige70chevy wrote: every couple hard rides or when they get noisy with 044 heads 110 cam and 125s |
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| Author: | NRIbuggys [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
Usually before every ride. 044 dual springs,110, i reem the guts outta it pretty much every ride. Maybe that's why I just had to replace some lifters |
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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
I think one from factory and that's it here .....
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
should they be adjusted on a cold engine or full temp? |
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| Author: | NRIbuggys [ Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
I was told cold? So that's how I do it. Set em on .005 |
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| Author: | gasman [ Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
2387 fk42 s/f 1.4 set on zero.just enough to let the push rods spin.check every now then or if start getting noisy on a new motor after 1st run.got a 1641 110 042 heads stock rockers, adjust all the freaking time, lol.Chad 
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| Author: | Aaron Creech [ Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
I would adjust them at least every couple rides. It does'nt take that long and you may catch a problem before it gets out of hand. Adjust them with the engine cold. Set them at zero lash just so the pushrod will spin. |
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| Author: | MickeyMouse [ Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
I check them about once a month but one need to adjust them once or twice a season. |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Fri Oct 12, 2012 10:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
Never!
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| Author: | buggiejunky [ Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
water cooled guys dont check there valves but they have to check everything else. with a 3000 lb car valves r the least of there worries lol |
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| Author: | hpfreak [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
With a wc i would constantly check for coolant leaks and be worried to dip it in the water |
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| Author: | Red Barron [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
I am with Mouse, I would check them frequently (once a month) and adjust them three or four times a year. Since I went to the dark side I have only adjusted my valves once at 135,000 miles. Show me a stroked AC that will last 135,000 miles then I can show you how to install a leak free cooling system. Good hoses and American made hose clamps (Tennessee) from Amazon hose tighten and it's leak free. What the AC guys never mention is that the WC cars don't leak oil like a VW. I think Daryl can build you one that is fuel injected and does not leak. It's a freak of nature though. |
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| Author: | giveitagallon [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
buggiejunky wrote: water cooled guys dont check there valves but they have to check everything else. with a 3000 lb car valves r the least of there worries lol My car already has a bad complex now ya have to go running your mouth ... Instead of hydroxycut I'm going to help her out with some torch and cut ! I think Im going to have to beef my trailer axle up more then anything ! 
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| Author: | Red Barron [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
My land yacht only weighs in at 1750 lbs and most Aluminum block WC engines weigh no more than 50 lbs more than their AC counterparts. Hey I get it some people like apples and some like oranges. Oh by the way I think you need to empty your drip pan under your car. your probably down a quart since this thread was started. Look at the bright side you don't have to change it as often if it all leaks out. |
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| Author: | badbrad [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
[quote="Aaron Creech"]I would adjust them at least every couple rides. It does'nt take that long and you may catch a problem before it gets out of hand. Adjust them with the engine cold. Set them at zero lash just so the pushrod will spin.[/quote The same here |
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| Author: | bige70chevy [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
wc is like putting a honda motor on a harley....just aint right |
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| Author: | Red Barron [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
Even Harley went water cooled. Now if we are going to talk motorcycles the best ever built in America was the Indian hands down. I agree as a previous VW air cooled purist it is a bit sacrilegious but like anything in the Obamanomics world, more horse power per dollar and when you turn the key they just fire right up. Thats why we have choices. |
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| Author: | ridenrace6 [ Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
bige70chevy wrote: wc is like putting a honda motor on a harley....just aint right x2 but i usually say its like putting a chevy motor in a ford 
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
They were checked at the factory back in the 90's. JeffClay wrote: Kind of a generic question, but how often do you guys check your valves? Maybe mention what heads, cam, etc. you're running. I know I did mine this spring, and maybe have 6 or 7 rides on them... I have 2276 with Los Panchitos or Banditos heads with extra work done, dual springs, 40 x 35.5 valves (I think?, been awhile), 110 cam, 1.25 rockers, chromoly pushrods. I'd guess your combination here plays a part in this.
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Sun Oct 14, 2012 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
God I miss threads like this with a little back and forth digging. And guys, once I finish replacing all the VW parts with GM and after market I may find time to work on the engine. Just not sure what I would mess with? |
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| Author: | Odyknuck [ Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
The Alternator! 
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| Author: | MadMike [ Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
Odyknuck wrote: The Alternator! Oil, Air and Fuel filters. Fuel level Oh, and air pressure too. |
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| Author: | JeffClay [ Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: How often do you check your valves? |
bastards lol |
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