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Valve Adjustment

CAUTION: DO NOT  rotate crankshaft in opposite direction of normal engine rotation.
  1. Ensure engine is at normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs and valve cover. Rotate crankshaft to position cylinder No. 1 at TDC of compression stroke. Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 1 and 2, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 1 and 3. See VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. Rotate crankshaft 360 degrees to position cylinder No. 4 at TDC of compression stroke. Adjust intake valves on cylinders No. 3 and 4, and exhaust valves on cylinders No. 2 and 4.
    VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

    Application (1) In. (mm)
    Hot Engine
    Intake .006 (.15)
    Exhaust .010 (.25)
    Cold Engine
    Intake .003 (.07)
    Exhaust .007 (.17)
    (1) Adjust valves with engine hot.