need to re-gap valves if done 2 years / 100 miles ago ?

[Andrew Vanis]

need to check valves if done 2 years / 100 miles ago ?

Yes it is easy - but for me it is a tedious job. When ever the nut gets tightened the gap changes - yes I hold the stud with the screwdriver. I tire of the trial/error.

 

[JamesWhut?]

I would say no. Valve clearances change on miles and heat cycles, not just time. The more you fiddle with something the more chances to cause a problem. If it an't broke don't fix it. etc.

 

[Brendan W]

When ever the nut gets tightened the gap changes - yes I hold the stud with the screwdriver. I tire of the trial/error.

You'll get it eventually. It's called aiming to miss.

 

[Andrew Vanis]

I'm going to be aiming and missing a little easier hopefully with one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/131818715487

 

[bobgroger]

THis is a work of art...
http://pitposse.com/potaadtoset.html
Amazon $20

 

[Steve]

If you have only gone 100 miles, you have another 2900 or so before you need to check them again.

Let's see. :-k At the rate of 100 miles every two years, your next adjustment will be scheduled for 2074.

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[Andrew Vanis]

If you have only gone 100 miles, you have another 2900 or so before you need to check them again.

Let's see. :-k At the rate of 100 miles every two years, your next adjustment will be scheduled for 2074.

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true if my past was my future - more miles expected and doing the valve lapping as mentioned in my other thread so will be adjusting them in the near future.

re: other tools mentioned - Those other ones are cute (small) I'm hoping the levers on the ones I picked will be nice to use as I don't need to add a loose wrench to use them