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why does the FSM call for smaller valve adjustments for the F compared to the B?(and stuff) 140-160

posted by  someone claiming to be Rhys on  Wed Sep 22 18:00 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Probably because the injected engine will maintain acceptable idle smoothness with the tighter lash, and therefore be a bit quieter. If there is one failing of the B20 engine, it is the noisy valve train, and the fibre timing gear.
Why the Europeans took decades to discover the hydraulic valve lifter, and then behave as though they invented it, and charge huge money for them, when Chev had been doing it for years (and at a cost of about $2.99 a lifter) is beyond me.
Breaker point condition is really important Kyle. It is arguably the greatest point of wear in the ignition system, after the plugs. Set them at a loose .016, and use breaker point lube (silicon grease) only on the rubbing block. No axle grease....
Rhys





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