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AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

Discussion in 'XJ DIY How-To Instructions' started by bigfitz52, Dec 19, 2010.

  1. Polock

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    Print one any size you want
     
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    I found I had to modify the shim bucket tool, after which it worked reliably. On the valves where there was a bolt hole on the engine block near the valve, it was impossible to get the shim bucket tool aligned properly. The tool was too wide and couldn't get square with the cam because of the bolt hole flange sticking out of the block.

    Using a dremel, I ground the sides of the "bend" on the shim bucket tool to make it narrower right at the bend. After that, no problems at all and it worked great. 5520.jpeg 5515.jpeg
     
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    I will have to try that I have 2 tools making matching paper weights.
    still prefer the 12 ga insulated wire over the tie wrap .
    I still do my exhaust shims from the exhaust ports.
    I remove exhaust when I first get a new project.
     
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    I literally spent 2 hours struggling with a couple of shims (#2 intake and #3 exhaust if I remember). Once I ground the tool, both worked first attempt. Just grinding a small amount paid big dividends. The manufacturer bending the metal created a small 'flange' than keeps the tool from seating on the block correctly.
     
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    that was my problem too.
    I also use a magnetic probe to pull the shim after i pop it free so quick.
    it has a special home in my drawer.

    . grabbing shims with tweezers just to hard and is hell on the wife's tweezers
     
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    I thought magnets were bad? I used a hemostats. Magnets would sure be easy!
     
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    they use them in the manual , and with a conversation or 2 here it is not seen as a bad thing. keep magnet clean is more important thing.
     
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