Did I bend my valve(s)?

Michigan Sportsman · 03-02-2022, 10:36 PM

I ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, aligned the “Tl”, and and adjusted the valve lash. I ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, aligned the “Tl”, and rechecked the valve lash to find them both tight. So I readjusted the valve lash, ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, aligned the “Tl”, and rechecked the valve lash to find the exhaust perfect and the intake very loose.

I say to myself… self, this can’t be.

With the “Tl” aligned the valve lash should be consistent. So I ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, this time observed the action of the valves in relation to the “TI” alignment and discovered there were two different valve positions when the “TI” is aligned.

I adjusted/rechecked them on the correct intake cycle and whalla!

Haven’t started engine since being uncrated. I’m in the process of disassembly/upgrade/qc/threadlock/rust prevention.

03-02-2022, 10:36 PM	#1
Michigan Sportsman Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Avoca, Michigan Posts: 32	Did I bend my valve(s)? I ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, aligned the “Tl”, and and adjusted the valve lash. I ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, aligned the “Tl”, and rechecked the valve lash to find them both tight. So I readjusted the valve lash, ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, aligned the “Tl”, and rechecked the valve lash to find the exhaust perfect and the intake very loose. I say to myself… self, this can’t be. With the “Tl” aligned the valve lash should be consistent. So I ratcheted the engine around an few revolutions, this time observed the action of the valves in relation to the “TI” alignment and discovered there were two different valve positions when the “TI” is aligned. I adjusted/rechecked them on the correct intake cycle and whalla! Haven’t started engine since being uncrated. I’m in the process of disassembly/upgrade/qc/threadlock/rust prevention. __________________ 2021 Hawk DLX 250 2015 Super Hornet 150 2008 Honda VTX1300R 1982 Kawasaki KD80 - (Sold)
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