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Old 01-23-2019, 12:24 PM   #53
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Originally Posted by humfrz View Post
I've never heard of "shimming the heads" on an engine. One could "mill" the heads, "true" the heads but "shimming"??

As far as valve clearance, it's my understanding that this engine uses "buckets" to alter the valve clearance. However, I reckon changing the buckets could be considered "adjusting" the valve clearance ??


humfrz - after only one cup of coffee
Not sure what shimming the head would be either?



Valve adjustment is done with these little guys:



Changing the springs will not alter valve adjustment. Although they may be out due to wear.
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