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Old 31-10-2011, 05:53 PM   #1
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Default Adjusting Tappets

On a 1.6Ltr Kent engine

Do I do it hot or cold?

Any tips greatly appreciated

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Old 31-10-2011, 05:58 PM   #2
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Default Re: Adjusting Tappets

1984 Kent crossflow 1.6
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Run to operating temp (hot rocker adjustment)
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inlet: 0.28 - 0.33mm

exhaust: 0.34 - 0.39mm
According to a google search mate
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Old 31-10-2011, 06:00 PM   #3
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Thanks for that
I'm a bit confused as the manual says cold and I have heard other people say hot
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It can be done either way the clearance hot would be smaller
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