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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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Car: '86 Trans Am
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some quick questions

One, doesnt anyone have a good way to adjust rockers while the engine is on? Ive tried the valve lash thing and cant get it right, so i thought i would try it this way.

Two, I need to switch my air filter to something that will fit my new carb, and the vent tube on my passenger side valve cover prolly wont have anywhere to go anymore. I know some other people have done this before, just want some input on what ot do.

Three, if my rings didnt seat properly, and i already have some miles on the car, is there anyway that i can still make sure they seat properly?

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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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anyone got any answers/suggestions... Some input would make my life a lot easier! thanks

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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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to adjust rockers running, you start at one valve, back off the adjusting nut till you hear it clack, then tighten till clacking stops then 1/4 turn more, move to next valve. it is messy doing it running, but if your good you can do them all pretty quickly with minimal mess, you can also buy some clips that go over the rockers to stop the oil from squirting to far out.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by sixpackmtrspts
to adjust rockers running, you start at one valve, back off the adjusting nut till you hear it clack, then tighten till clacking stops then 1/4 turn more, move to next valve. it is messy doing it running, but if your good you can do them all pretty quickly with minimal mess, you can also buy some clips that go over the rockers to stop the oil from squirting to far out.
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Old Nov 10, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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thanks, ill do that, could i get the clips at like napa or autozone? Anyone got any opinions on the other stuff?
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