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John Lacey (Junkman42)
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Username: Junkman42
Post Number: 22
Registered: 3-2007
Posted From: 204.49.140.191
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 1:22 pm: | |
How often is a valve adjustment needed on the 8V71. I have never read a blurb on valve adjustments. Does anyone on the board adjust their valves on a regular basis? It appears to be a real pain to remove the valve covers in the cramped quarters in the engine bay. Help, John |
Bill Gerrie (Bill_gerrie)
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Username: Bill_gerrie
Post Number: 124
Registered: 3-2006
Posted From: 209.50.74.180
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 6:41 pm: | |
John
I adjusted my valves in 1991 when the 8V71 was installed and they weren't touched till I installed new injectors 10 years later. Change your oil on a regular basis with a name brand straight grade and there is very little wear. Bill |
Hans (Buellhans)
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Username: Buellhans
Post Number: 94
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 199.60.189.9
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 12:12 am: | |
Why fix what aint broke . Our transit busses go 500 k without touching them |
John Lacey (Junkman42)
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Username: Junkman42
Post Number: 23
Registered: 3-2007
Posted From: 204.49.140.186
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, November 16, 2007 - 11:44 am: | |
Hans, I beleive You have answered My questions. Thanks. I agree with the thought. John |