Small engine valve adjustment, Tillotson, Honda, Predator, Clones I.O.E.C. Simple Method

IOEC method for adjusting the valves and setting up valve lash
Small engine valve adjustment is crucial to optimum performance on small air cooled engines
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[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

CORRECTION!!! 9MM WRENCH FOR JAM/LOCK NUT NOT 8MM AS I SAID IN VIDEO, BRAIN FART.. MY BAD!

[@alexbowen7306]

ive had so much trouble since i installed 18 lb valve springs.. or i dunno the problem .. itll only start on half/full choke and run great for like 5 min, then itll wanna die, and sometimes not start for a while, its a tilly 212R govenor removed , 18lb valve springs, 28 mm mikuni, and a stage 1. any insight would be awesome.... subbed

[@andrewklahn7899]

Thank you for showing how to adjust the rocker arms to show how people to learn it not speeding through the whole thing will not getting the whole detail the whole picture thank you very much😊

[@TheStryct9]

Great video, you actually showed the valves opened and closed for those of us inexperienced wrenchers who may not have known what that looks like.Thank you sir. I can now properly set my valve lash I have been fighting a while now.

[@alexbowen7306]

this really helped.. thanks

[@East_TX_LCR]

Great video, thanks

[@laurapetralia9971]

Hi " me again ♥️🙏🇺🇸 Your a natural God bless your chanel "

[@daviddavis6999]

Thanks for sharing that, im getting ready to put 5,000 springs and steel pushrods on a predator 670 what gap do you recommend?

[@mrminibikes335]

New subscriber. Good video

[@Pef273]

Thanks

[@813.smokey2]

Tell me if this sounds right I had a loose rocker and my bike ran js fine ( or so I thought) but I tightened it (finger tight) engine gained more “get up and go” big change in power

[@JNC1973]

See i purchased a believe it's a stage 3 racing head to bolt onto my 196cc engine and it came with the champion rockers already in it and before i got them i had only had the stock valves and only knew how to adjust stock. I did not realize that with these the actual stud the nut sits on was for adjusting. I was having a heck of a time trying to figure out how the heck to set the valve lash with only 1 nut not realizing the stud is for adjusting as well. If i did not have the valve lash set correctly would that be a reason i was getting a lot of snap back every time i tried to pullstart the engine ? Cause it really tries to rip my hand off every time i go to start it and it hurts like a mofo !!

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Yes, because if valve lash is off it can cause snap back

[@alexbowen7306]

ive had so much trouble since i installed 18 lb valve springs.. or i dunno the problem .. itll only start on half/full choke and run great for like 5 min, then itll wanna die, and sometimes not start for a while, its a tilly 212R govenor removed , 18lb valve springs, 28 mm mikuni, and a stage 1. any insight would be awesome.... subbed

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

It's a carburetor issue

[@dallaslee7202]

I am getting ready to install this same motor on a go-kart with my son. Your videos have been great for me as I research what work we are going to do to the engine before running it. I have a couple of questions since I am an amateur mechanic. Please advise if this is a good place to post my questions, and thank you for the videos. D.

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

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[@Strict30]

Good shit

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Thanks brother 👍

[@troubledseed]

Ive tried red beards garages method and its near impossible to pull and wont start. I will be doing this method after work today and I hope so badly this works. I will edit and let you know if your video helped me. Fingers crossed

[@ericcole8973]

Ok....what if I adjusted the valves just like you did in the video, 10 separate times, and it still wont start up. Its getting gas and fire. Compression issues maybe? How to tell if so??

[@dabosssr24]

Compression test

[@golgo2888]

Do I have to do this after I install new valve springs?

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Yes

[@sosa3015]

I'm a beginner so this may seem like a silly question for some, but how do you know which feeler gauge to use on any specific engine? For example, a mega moto mini bike with a 105cc engine? Lifan? Im not even sure where to find that info.

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Valve clearence is .003'

[@dougharlow6037]

How do you know when your at TDC on a Predator 3500 generator when you can't get to the crank nut? Thanks

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

You should be able to pull the blower cover turn the flywheel over lineup the mark Army flywheel if it has it to top dead center with the plug out and use a plug gauge and you got to do the zero it out

[@dougharlow6037]

@@MuscleMinibikeBuilds Can’t take the blower cover off without major disassemble. Look at the predator 3500 generator/inverter, it’s pretty much a sealed unit.

[@joshbrothers3822]

I took the governor out of my KT196 go kart and now when I pull the cord it won’t pull/snaps back. Checked spacing and it’s .003 with a slight drag. Without spark plug it pulls easy. Any thoughts?

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Did you check cam timing alignment marks?

[@Back.yard.stunts]

My ct200u won’t start without choke if I leave it for a night and half a day, I’m trying to diagnose it but I can’t figure out why, would you be able to tell me? Keep in mind I have a modified exhaust and air intake, I also have the gov disabled and give screw is cut off.

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Did you put a larger jet in it to compensate for intake and exhaust upgrades?

[@Back.yard.stunts]

@@MuscleMinibikeBuilds I put a whole new carb in it honestly I assumed it already had the the upgraded jet in it but I could be wrong, I’ll switch it tomorrow and let you know how it goes thanks!

[@Back.yard.stunts]

@@MuscleMinibikeBuilds thanks for the advice , I put a new jet in and it started 3rd crank with no choke! Lol

[@youngchap4941]

anybody know what how much i set the springs to on a 79cc predator i got some gages but i dont know how much to do i looked everywhere but there nothing

[@thompsonbrian8791]

It’s 4 for that engine

[@coleswolemma]

Hey man do u know what pound valve springs them motors come with stock?

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Stock 212cc and 196cc use 10lb springs stock

[@deathstar562]

is there different settings compare to a stage 2 and stage 3

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

Yes, different levels of performance parts

[@deathstar562]

@@MuscleMinibikeBuilds thanx, also does the valve lash setting changes through stages or its best at .003

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

I run 003 with stock pushrods 002 with chrome moly

[@rpg3783]

Where are u located?

[@MuscleMinibikeBuilds]

20817 North 20th Avenue Phoenix AZ 85027 623 764 5897

[@mrrandom1393]

I don't understand

[@iamgod8078]

Will a tilotson vibrate Hella bad if these are outta wack I recently hydro locked my tilly 212 got it undone had to reseat my intake push rod now it vibrates like Hella bad 😢