valve lash adjustment screws



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eroomas
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valve lash adjustment screws

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Does anyone know off hand what valve lash adjustment screws should torque out at?
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You have a 318, correct, Andrew? The adjustment screws are self-locking - you just need to adjust the lash to the correct gap. Check the service manual, here:

https://www.59plymouth.net/59gallery/al ... Engine.pdf

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I think Dick Koch outlined a method for cold adjustment - I’ll try to find it.
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Ah! Here’s the article.

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