skittle

ok this is probably in one of the threads and i know i'll get flamed for this but here are my simple quick questions.

1. what size of wrench do i need to adjust my valves?? I have a whole bunch but just not the right size.

2. and what size socket do i need to turn the crank to put the valves pointing up?? I can turn it by using the key and doing short bursts, but i would rather use a wrench to do it.


Thnx Much Guys!!!

hoov100

"blue's tech tips" i would just bump the starter, i actually once put a socket on the cam and turned it over that way.

skittle

yeah thats what i did at first then found out i did not have the right size wrench to adjust the valves... i need to find out what i need

thxone

I used 11/16 and 9/16....but I think they are metric as I had very little play on the 9/16th box wrench.

NismoPick

Well... I could say:



but I won't. The valve locknuts should be between 13 & 15mm. Hopefully you have 13, 14, & 15mm wrenches?!?! Take off the valve cover, and test which ones fit. If a 13 is too small, and a 15 too big... Wa-La! It would be a good investment to have a complete wrench set from 8mm - 17mm.




Using Standard wrenches on Metric bolts & nuts is a big NO NO... unless it is an emergency. That's how a lot of bolts & nuts get rounded off. Buy a complete Metric & Standard wrench set, so you don't have to fubar a bolt.

thxone

Yeah, I know....but visually I can not tell the difference in the nuts between metric and standard. I know the 11/16 fit perfectly and the 9/16 was just a RCH off. But thank you for rubbing in the fact that I am to poor to afford good tools...or the correct tools. J/K, I have my eye on a real nice set O tools, should have them soon...probably before I get my damn Haynes, which they had me re-order.

skittle

yeah i have a set minus the 14 so i guess thats it huh...lol

SHADY280

to adjust valves you need a 14mm and a 17mm, the front pulley is 22mm or 24, cant remember everything

skittle

ok thnx alot...