Re: Valve clearances

Posted by icerigger on May 28, 2012; 3:31pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Valve-clearances-tp3999100p4019411.html

Just pointing out that the math doesn't always work. I put together a spreadsheet based on measured gaps & installed shims targeting .08mm. Then went to the dealer to buy the recommended shims. BTW, the dealer I went to had shims in 0, 2, 5 & 7 increments, so it should have been a snap to get within a thou of nominal. Only 3 out of 8 that needed adjusting were okay after replacing the shims, the rest were on the high side. Apparently this is the machines way of telling you to bring it more shims. Another trip to the dealer and shuffling more shims, I actually changed another 8 with swaps to get them all into spec. I pray I will never have to do this again.

I had the same problem with the MP tool on the number 2 ex, it's a real pain if it slips after you take the shim out.

bob