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Valve Clearance Check: B3000

  1. Position No. 1 piston at TDC of compression stroke. Slowly apply pressure until lash adjuster is completely collapsed on No. 1 intake.
  2. Holding lash adjuster in collapsed position, measure clearance between rocker arm and tip of No. 1 intake valve stem. If clearance is not within specification, repair or replace components as necessary. See COLLAPSED LASH ADJUSTER SPECIFICATIONS TABLE  (B3000).
  3. Repeat procedure for intake valves No. 2 and 4, and exhaust valves No. 1, 3 and 6. Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees (one revolution). Repeat procedure for intake valves No. 3, 5 and 6, and exhaust valves No. 2, 4 and 5.
COLLAPSED LASH ADJUSTER SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
All Valves .088-.189 (2.23-4.77)
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