Re: Compression and Valves

Posted by LukeM on Sep 04, 2012; 2:44pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Compression-and-Valves-tp4028598p4028637.html

Welcome to the forum.  On the home page of our little playground, you'll find a link to Manuals.  Find the Factory Service Manual for your motor.  Go to the Maintenance section.  You'll find all sorts of information about valve clearances and so forth.  This is a DOHC motor, so let's focus on the stuff you can do while it's still in the frame, and still in one piece.

I'd recommend getting the valves adjusted first.  You can do this while it's still in the frame.  You've already done the feeler gauge thing, so you know where you need adjustment.  Then hie yourself to the Honda dealership with your measurements, and ask them to set you up with the appropriate shims.  That will help you get some consistency in the valve train.

I agree with the TOOLS-meister: there may be some valve work needed in your future.  But go through the maintenance section and give it a good tune up.

The carbs are a bit finicky, but not impossible to clean up. Just need to be fastidious. They can't be too clean.  The upside is: after they are working, the more gas you run through them, the better they will get.

Good luck, and keep us in the loop.
Luke M