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Decided to examine my valve clearances today. All the openers were so tight I could barely get the 0015 in there. The closers were all about 005-006 (loaded gap). This can be mended I'm sure. BUT the scary question: Is there supposed to be oil under the covers?? I suspect not. Horizontal cover unleashed a stunning 1 Tbsp of oil on the exhaust side. The vertical cover let loose about 1/4 tsp on the exhaust side. Are my valves on the exhaust sides so loose that they are letting tons of oil by? Or are my valves cooked and I need new ones? Plugs were a bit oily on the top ring as well. Ceramic looked perfect though.  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2013, 12:58:34 PM » |
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The oil is normal.
Adjust them and be happy.
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2013, 01:21:59 PM » |
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tis the season of premature speculation it seems.
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2013, 01:34:06 PM » |
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tis the season of premature speculation it seems.
Im new to desmo valves and even valve adjustments period. Has there been a rash of premature speculation lately? Thanks fellas. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2013, 01:38:03 PM » |
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oil in the heads is better than oil in the cylinders  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2013, 02:44:32 PM » |
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P'raps some sort of instructional manual would be helpful |
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2013, 03:31:34 PM » |
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oil in the heads is better than oil in the cylinders Right, but there was some on the plugs. But could this be resolved with a properly adjusted set of valves? |
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2013, 03:49:38 PM » |
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Right, but there was some on the plugs. But could this be resolved with a properly adjusted set of valves?
Oil or fuel? |
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2013, 05:39:54 PM » |
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The oil is normal.
Adjust them and be happy.
It seems to bear repeating.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2013, 03:39:40 AM » |
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Oil or fuel?
Black n shiny on the top ring. Maybe down one thread aswell. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2013, 04:08:28 AM » |
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Black n shiny on the top ring. Maybe down one thread aswell.
Top ring? Black and shiny could be either. |
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« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2013, 04:37:11 AM » |
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I suppose it could also be gas soaked carbon...
Wiped off pretty easy with a cloth.
I guess I will assess the valve clearance issue first, then move on.
So about my clearance issue, I gotta order four larger shims for the closers and sand down the four openers, yes?
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« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2013, 04:47:53 AM » |
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I suppose it could also be gas soaked carbon...
Stop trying to diagnose a problem...if there even is one...with valves that are way out of adjustment. Start with the basics. Until you have a baseline all the speculation and worry is wasted energy. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2013, 05:20:49 AM » |
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Agreed. I found this shop: http://www.emsduc.com/products.htmlI can't afford the full shim kit. Glad to see they sell individual shims. But what size do I need for my 99 750? |
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2013, 05:25:43 AM » |
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Keep in mind you need to use his measuring adapter to get closing shims that will work. You also might want to order a size on either side of the ones you think you need to account for differences in measuring equipment. Be prepared to sand shims. You have 8mm stems. |
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