Author Topic: First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!  (Read 3507 times)

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First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!
« on: November 23, 2004, 19:19:43 »
Hello members.  I adjusted my valves for the first time and it was not so bad. A crowfoot wrench works quite well with an extension and a breaker bar, and working with a remote starter was a joy in order to get the lobes just right. Most valves were  too tight and a few too loose.  I did retorque the head prior to valve adjustment which was done with the engine stone cold.  The adjusters can be quite stubborn initially, so use a breaker bar to free them up a bit.  Do not slip or you will round off the adjusters and that is the last thing that you want to happen.  All in all, fun and very satisfying, and much easier than my diesel! Engine is purring like a kitten, well like a kitten with a shot rear muffler anyway!

tuultyme

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Re: First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2004, 21:18:10 »
Maybe more like a good tuned lion!  
One day I will tackle this job.  Need to figure out the remote starter.

Bruce; 268Blaugrun(green) 1970 280SL; IL

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Re: First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2004, 00:04:02 »
Bruce, the remote starter is easy.  I took a few pics that I can share.  My car is a '70 as well, if yours is an automatic, I can show you exactly how to set up the remote starter, piece of cake!

jeffc280sl

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Re: First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2004, 10:23:06 »
How often should this job be done?

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

tuultyme

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Re: First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2004, 12:04:11 »
Yes mine is automatic; please share pictures.

Bruce; 268Blaugrun(green) 1970 280SL; IL

George Davis

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Re: First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!
« Reply #5 on: November 24, 2004, 13:03:35 »
Jeff C.,

I don't know the recommended schedule for valve adjustment, but I do it each year.  I put maybe 3000 miles/year on the car, and usually find a couple of valves that need a small adjustment.  I consider it part of the spring tune-up.

George Davis
'69 280 SL Euro manual
« Last Edit: November 24, 2004, 13:04:10 by George Davis »

jeffc280sl

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Re: First Time Valve Adjustment, Not So Bad!
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2004, 13:57:12 »
Thanks George,

I'll put it on my list of to do things.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed