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Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:49 pm

When adjusting valve clearances, how much resistance should there be on the feeler gauge?

I can just about get a 0.006" in the gap (no chance with a 0.008"), but it is tight. Should it be eased back a little so that I can move the 0.006" feeler in the gap without feeling any resistance?

Mon Mar 02, 2015 2:58 pm

scott_fury wrote: When adjusting valve clearances, how much resistance should there be on the feeler gauge?

I can just about get a 0.006" in the gap (no chance with a 0.008"), but it is tight. Should it be eased back a little so that I can move the 0.006" feeler in the gap without feeling any resistance?

It should be a 'slight drag'

I interpret this as needing to be pulled a bit rather than falling out resistance free. If you have to really tug on it, like taking candy from a baby, then it's too tight :)

Mon Mar 02, 2015 3:32 pm

My three year old daughter acts like chocolate is some kind of kiddy crack. I know all about taking candy from a baby.

I will have to adjust them so they're not so tight. Cheers.

Mon Mar 02, 2015 3:40 pm

Get a go - no go feeler gauge.

Slight drag.

Mon Mar 02, 2015 3:44 pm

Glenn wrote: Get a go - no go feeler gauge.

Slight drag.

Agree. I finally got a set of these 2 or so years ago, should have bought them sooner

Mon Mar 02, 2015 4:08 pm

X2 on the go/no-go gauges.

Most are typically up .001" on the no-go side. I saw some long ago...expensive ones...that noted they were .0005" on the no-go side for those who need that type of tolerance. Might have been Starrett.
Ray

Mon Mar 02, 2015 5:50 pm

or use .005- falls thru and .007- tight as a fishes arse ------simple

Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:44 pm

I'd say 0.007 = impossible. Really, if someone does the 0.005 / 0.006 / 0.007 dance enuff, they will soon develop a feel for 0.006.

Mon Mar 02, 2015 6:53 pm

yup like the dr said try a .005 if it falls out it's good. but just to be clear IT DOSENT MATTER. the main thing is to get them all the same.+-.002 should be fine as long as there all the same# so if you shoot for 6 and get them all .005 your good.if you get them all .007 your good.,but if you get some 7 and some 4-5 you need to redoo it. it should be a simple & fast operation.your looking for something rong or something changeing indacating somethen is not quite right or .....dead

Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:19 am

One other thing....

When doing the adjustment use your index finger and thumb (on adjuster screw) to feel for the .006 adjustment not a screwdriver. Do this and I guarantee you will actually feel the adjustment very accurately.

Also be sure and remove the adjuster screw to check for any wear on the end. Also have a look at the valve tip.

Tue Mar 03, 2015 4:19 am

I actually run 0.005" on my intakes and 0.006" on my exhausts...gotta shave another 0.00001 seconds off of my stoplight to stoplight times ya know...

Tue Mar 03, 2015 11:16 am

scott_fury wrote:

I can just about get a 0.006" in the gap (no chance with a 0.008")

Sounds like your geometry is way off.

Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:20 pm

gears wrote: scott_fury wrote:

I can just about get a 0.006" in the gap (no chance with a 0.008")

Sounds like your geometry is way off. :lol: :o :? :lol: :roll: :-k :-S :popcorn: sweet!!!how many pages can we get out of this one???how to fealer gauge...or how to gauge her fealings while your out playing with you vw while she needs help with her geomatree home work.