You're Doing It Wrong! Valve Setting 101

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[@stevedittrich4411]

Taryl, this has been one of your MOST INFORMATIVE videos yet! Would appreciate more of these that get "into the weeds" when it comes to engine diagnosis and repair. Thanks.

[@buzzedalldrink9131]

I learned this years ago , I also don’t care what the book says, I set them at .004!!!!!!- Thank you Taryl works every time!!!

[@TarylFixesAll]

Classic!!

[@Fordfalcon263]

This is true on overhead valve engines only. Flat head engines you set by grinding the stem, are sometimes as much as .017! Right Taryl?

[@joshmanis9860]

@@Fordfalcon263that’s because most flatheads don’t have enough compression to require a compression release that’s why most ohv have a tight clearance

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Ahaha I grind the end ,trying to sneak up on it so I don't go over. Well that's taking too long so I letter have it 😂 Oops ,got like 3 thou more than I need. Oops ,oh well, it'll be a long time before that one needs to be clearanced again😂😂​@@Fordfalcon263

[@grebni-n7k]

@@TarylFixesAll Taryl, sometimes you replace the aluminum push rod with a steel one. Since these metals expand at different rates when hot, what happens to the clearance?

[@ChristopherTreadway]

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[@Techno_Nomadic]

Two tips: It's better to be a little loose than too tight. The only thing that keeps the valves cool is contact with the head. The longer they're in contact the cooler they stay, especially for exhaust valves. Get that too tight and the exhaust valve can overheat, the shaft can get big enough to gall the valve guide or the face can hot spot and melt or chip off. Had it happen. Better to be a hair loose on exhausts than a hair tight. Second: if you're new to adjusting valves, the hardest thing to figure out is how that thickness gauge feels sliding between the valve and rocker when it's right. If you can easily slip the next size down gauge in the gap with no drag and the next size up is difficult to get in there or it has lots of drag you're close enough. If you have a clothespin, put it on the gauge and pull it out of the pin, that's roughly about it.

[@Nudnik1]

True especially on high load for long period engines .

[@bertgrau3934]

If the spec is say .004 to .006, I like to set slightly tight on .006, that way the 4 or 5 will fit properly. Saves a lot of time in many cases. Just my opinion

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Exactamundo. And I always set em to the max clearance Say it's .004-.006 , set em at 6. Like 2 thou is gonna do anything for power if that's what you're after. And the difference between a loose and tight feeler blade is minor ,don't sweat it.

[@philiphoule7170]

Recent subscriber here. I appreciate your instructional videos which are clear enough for a dummy like myself to understand. Keep ‘em coming sir.

[@johnlease2369]

Thank you for the demo. Retired truck mechanic learning the small engine world.

[@jimmyday9536]

I am 67 yrs old, my first car was a 1970 VW Beetle, so I sure do remember about valve adjustments!

[@kennethsalter4040]

Ever since your video on opening one valve and one closed it helped me greatly to adjust the clearances. It makes so much more since than trying to get the piston at TDC and adjusting them. Thanks

[@scottcurtis5322]

Your knowledge is unquestionable. Your ability to communicate is superior. Obviously the Taco was building pressure and forced a valve open. Possibly inlet but maybe exhaust

[@rootrriddr6181]

😂

[@bonzaibarty]

Excellent video!

[@clintcooper3408]

My vanguard value leash is spot on thanks to your previous videos on the subject..I have a 21hp vanguard mudbuddy it's running great thanks to you.. keep up the good work

[@michaelglynn2638]

Very good demonstration. Thanks all👍

[@Lon-up8bq]

Truly the best part of my week.

[@krowbar23]

MR. RAT THIS IS BEST SHOW IVE SEEN. THANKS. 😊

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Taryl, I consider this to be one of top ten most valuable videos ever! Thanks!!!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

A#1 AGREE!

[@johnplump3760]

Hay Terri: I fix my mower all the time. I did know about valve clearance but I didn’t think of why. Expansion makes much sense. I do like all of your videos. Can always learn. Thanks!!

[@treytaylor7553]

Good morning everyone! Thanks for morning dinner Taryl!

[@heathercarlson6100]

Best explanation I have ever seen. A+++

[@fredflintstone8048]

Yes, he's a good teacher. It's why he's having to retire from fixing equipment. Everyone knows that everyone is cheap about getting their lawn care equipment repaired. He's taught a lot of people how to fix things themselves to his own detriment and the detriment of all lawnmower shops. It's why the industry has voodoo dolls of him stuck full of pins.

[@JOEZEP54]

@@fredflintstone8048 If this all this information was available a generation ago, repair shops would be rare today. But from the equipment I see weekly in the dump, ( many I have picked up) that look almost new that a simple carb cleaning or a valve adjustment get them purring, these videos are not a real threat to the shops. Stay well, Joe Z

[@NoWr2Run]

My 68 Camaro had Solid Lifters in it, ADJUSTED THE SAME WAY. T.Y. Taryl.

[@woodstover]

One important point you didn't touch on. Engine needs to be "stone cold" before adjusting valves. Don't try this on a hot engine! Excellent video! Love the Kawasuki adjustmenters too.

[@derek876544]

Yes too right

[@ChristopherTreadway]

You mean “kindasuki” 😂

[@Obsidian369]

Excellent explanation

[@uralbob1]

Too tight is bad! Keep those clearances a little loose…just like Taryls teeth! Leave a little space between the molars and incisors. No matter how vigorous or fast Taryl chews his dinner, his teeth always remain cool, and keeps a healthy clearance! BTW: I set my valve clearances with an old flat toothpick! I just love this guy!

[@dfields9511]

5:46 yep that’s exactly what’s happening to my flat head Briggs quantum Toro. It will not restart when hot. Feels like lost of compression. It’s been on my project pile list for a while to fix it. By filing down the valve steam to bring it with in tolerances.

[@electroncraz91]

This is the dinner I needed. Was going to take my small engine to taryl, due to it heating up and shutting off. Now I know its worn down valves! Thank you Taryl for that dinner!

[@justicebruno5249]

Man love the knowledge always. Wrenching for years but common sense goes along way. Love the explanation. My Polaris is a bitch to pull start. I tried adjusting the spring on the compression release. It says to check valve clearance after so many hours. So that's next. 👍

[@greasywrenchgarage3152]

Spot on!! I do them exactly the same way! I also really like the Kindasaki eccentric adjustment the best.

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Taryl the best man in mechanic

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

PROFESSOR TARYL! This is your best, most informative video yet! Thanks and congrats!

[@Raphael-y9g]

Slick Taryl ! I never noticed this. But it works great !

[@tonycolca2241]

Thank you Taryl for the in depth explanation. Makes things a lot easier.

[@peterclark7879]

Thanks Taryl, I'm a motor mechanic by trade an d got caught out by this on a ride on mower, great video.

[@joemcintyre2090]

You deserve an apple Mr. Taryl! You are a great teacher! I know how to adjust valves but I still learned something.

[@stevenmalcomb4168]

Thank you Taryl! Excellent training that makes the topic much easier to digest. Not at all concerned about adjusting the valve clearance in my Kowisuckie Mool now.

[@cayminlast]

My little 50cc Honda Scooter uses Shims to set the valve clearance, a little more complicated to adjust. Excellent demonstration/explaination.

[@2stroke1971]

man, as a rule, I dont like when youtube people try and be "personalities" or whatever...you are awesome! I can enjoy your videos even if Im not trynna fix something at the moment!!

[@AliciaM1864]

VERY GOOD INSTRUCTION

[@timpearce4255]

Great instruction, thanks especially for how to set L-head valve clearance

[@leveragelifestyle8581]

Very informative!!! I like this style of video.

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[@danielmchugh9052]

Another great video! Best ever on Valve Setting thanks!

[@lvstofly]

Makes perfect sens, thanks Taryl you rock!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I also am a huge Kawasaki fan. Interesting note - in the manual for the FS731R engine the valve clearance instructions say to adjust the clearness to .002 and tighten the locknut to achieve .004-.006 final clearance. It works!!! This is the first time I’ve ever seen this and I’ve thought about it as it applies to the issue we often have with tightening jam nuts and the clearances changing from the feeler gauge thickness. I think it may have to do with thread pitch and the difference in actual gaps or looseness between the threads of the studs and nuts.

[@brnmcc01]

I like this method better too, because you don't have to worry if you're on that compression release or not. That's why some engine manuals tell you to put it on TDC on the compression stroke and then go past a little bit so you're not adjusting the valve on top of the compression release. Also, you should mention especially on air cooled engines, if you don't have enough exhaust valve clearance, you run a high risk of burning up that valve, the valves and seats are made really cheap and thin on a lot of these motors. A little valvetrain noise is preferable to buying a new head!

[@derrasenmaher9730]

Amazing Video, you made an almost tough job easy to understand for everyone. Thank you Taryl 👍🏻

[@ScottGovey]

Great vid! Now show the folks how to do a compression test with those fiddly compression releases the leave ya with 90psi cranking pressure. And many false bad engine estimates. I know a trick and sure others do. Show us taryl!!! Lol thanks for sharing as always!

[@joedog135]

The engine with the blue hand on it is the one I gave taryl last year at Portland

[@keithkilps8250]

Nice, easy to understand thanks

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing and teaching, i learn a lot and your explanation are aesy to understand 👍👍👍👍

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[@debluetailfly]

An engine rebuilder long ago told me to adjust .002 over specs to make valves last longer.

[@ChaseLogeman]

Thanks for the clarifications.

[@halflife82]

I’m also a small engine mechanic and the only time setting opposing valves doesn’t work, are on very high performance engines I overhaul. For example, my 15.1:1 high compression piston overhaul I did on my KTM 350 XC-F engine. It runs over 14,000rpm which can cause some uneven cam wear over time. This can cause setting valve lash with one open and one closed on the lobe to not be exactly the same as at TDC due to uneven wear because of extreme rpm and very high pressure valve springs. Always set high performance engine valve lash at TDC like you should to have maximum compression & valve clearance where it matters most. 👍 For all normal grass rat engines, yes, opposing valve lash clearance works great.

[@artstudio9673]

Great explanation thank you

[@markpeterson3532]

Great video make more like this very educational

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Taryl, makes physics so easy 🤣

[@larrylucas5731]

Thanks for the knowledge!

[@MrRmh3481]

Thanks Taryl, alot of us learned something today!

[@williamlaw6109]

You should be a boces teacher. The way you explain how to do things is so easily understandable

[@doglegjake6788]

Excellent video

[@KirkSpradling]

Nice explanation on the differences and reason for it. I always liked the simplicity of the old L heads however valve clearance is a PITA. Times have changed, back in the day, a 65 Mustang 289 K code owners manual had instructions for setting the vale clearance and today, many people have trouble changing a tire.

[@rwadhams1]

Great video!

[@methods-SE]

Super Useful

[@N4HHE]

Most motorcycles have a 1.0 mm thread pitch on the valve adjusting screw. 1/6th turn is 0.0065” and valve spec is usually 0.005”-0.010”. So, screw it in to zero clearance, turn the lock nut for reference, then back the screw out from one point to the next in the hex nut. Tighten. Rinse and repeat.

[@MarkEye-r5d]

Thank you Taryl you just answered why my mower doesn't have any adjustment on the valves.

[@robertthompson9639]

I would if I could. Marry Christmas. Thanks let it snow .

[@svenomick5857]

Very well Explained Taryl thanks Mick Australia

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Outstanding 👍👍👍👍👍

[@curtisirwin644]

Love the information I watched a buddy do this watch on a flat head where he was laughing and grinding the valve stems. I have a J30 John Deere I bought for a song electric start but when it would get warm it would die now I believe I have the answer. I guess sometime I'll have to make time to go and find a Specs and tear into it. Thanks for the info.

[@bobvarrica5541]

Thanks, I learned something today!

[@tk-vu8pl]

Excellent job and keep up the good work

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[@jeffpiatt3879]

I always enjoyed adjusting the valves on my old VW. I sued to put a socket wrench on the fanpulley nut and turn the motor to TDC for each piston.

[@johnbelliveau4704]

Hi Taryl, just watched your fantastic explanation on valve clearance. Hope you can touch on one more issue. I have a LCT 208cc on an Ariens. Did my first adjustment with the specs given. 5-7 intake, 7-9 exhaust. I settled on the middle for both. Will I be ok with that setting? Hope to hear from you. Thanks for all you teach us.

[@jjrundle1617]

Thank you that was awesome. I really enjoy you shows.

[@Digidoc316]

1:23 I always thought it was allowance for thermal expansion and lubrication clearance; typically .004 for intakes and .007 for exhaust since they get hotter. What frosts my nuggets is the specification to set valve lash at TDC! What's the matter with adjusting one when the other valve is full open? 12:03 Should have known you would give the people the straight facts! Never had to work on a Kawasucki and never knew they used eccentrics!

[@lynnmor2101]

Doing it your way has the lifter close to the lobe ramp. I turn the engine till a valve is fully open then mark a part that rotates such as the flywheel or a pulley. Then I rotate one full turn till the mark returns to the same spot. Now you can adjust the valve knowing that the lifter is opposite the lobe and not close to it.

[@michaelnatoli2539]

Great video. I have to adjust the valves on my vanguard. Does the engine need to be cold?

[@JP67521]

Great video!!!

[@JeffinTD]

For what it’s worth on a Cummins 6 (and I think many inline 6 engines) you get the crank pulley to TDC. #1 and #6 are now both top dead center, one in exhaust/intake overlap (rockers tight) and one between compression/power stroke. If rockers on #1 have clearance, check intake on 1, 2, 4 and exhaust 1, 3, 5. If rockers on #6 have clearance, do intake 3, 5 and 6, and exhaust 2, 4, 6. Easy peasy.

[@jefftheaussie2225]

Or as the pistons operate in pairs ie 1 and 6, 2and 5 3 and 4, when 1 has valves rocking adjust 6. When 2 is rocking adjust 5 and so on. There is a lot of turning this way but it is for those who don’t know your method.

[@bobkernahan6340]

Great video I still have a question, I can't figure out whether to break the torx screw loose or the nut some people say to loosen the screw and adjust the nut and some say to break the nut loose and adjust the screw, how do you know what is right

[@steveboyer4137]

got your clearance Clarence,

[@ezkempinkemp3467]

Thanks!

[@robertjospeh1097]

Great video

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When a dinner, becomes a buffet.... of information. Thanks for sharing.

[@ForzaCountry87]

Hey taryl long time supporter and bought your calendar for me and my pops garage door years! But trying to do things without asking my pops who's a Master mechanic and i bought an old 2005 Husqvarna WG4815p walk behind with a Kynasucky fh430v 15hp runs now that i find out it was stunning on 1 cylinder and found out it was the coil but i tested the compression on each cylinder and they're both around 69-71 psi factory spec says 120-150 psi could adjusting the valves bring that compression back?

[@edwier6305]

I have a J Deere L 100, Intake .003 -.005, Exhaust .005 -.007. On a cold engine, which clearances should I use on the intake and exhaust? Thank Taryl, Keep up the good work!

[@lestergillis8171]

Not enough valve clearances can also BURN the valves.

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The eccentric Taryl and the adjustable valves band. Coming to a location near you.

[@billborden9179]

Simple technique is always the best

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When you consider that in two weeks "Flat Earthers and Globe Earthers' will be travelling to Antarctica in an attempt to prove the shape of the Earth. It demonstrates the value of Taryls information Uploads. Keep 'em coming Taryl, the world needs you.

[@TheGforcead]

You hit all the bases, but you forgot graphite grease For valve stem. Briggs and Stratton 93963 one can last lifetime. It never washes out and is really important on intake side no lead gasoline. Does not effect warranty, b&s recommends using it! Love your videos,

[@killerballpython7114]

Hey taryl thank you for the shirt from john a from cleveland ez works lol

[@debragentry9860]

Thanks

[@BearE9090]

Another great video, thanks.

[@rcrobinson9529]

good job.

[@JamesUK-je4ew]

I’m staying tuned… regards

[@donaldboley771]

Does the kohler k181s have valve adjustment or do you have to grind the valve stem?

[@tomsawyer247]

Thanks, Mr Dactyl. This should save a few feet of starting rope.