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Valve clearance adjustment on gsx400L

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hey guys,

i have a newly acquired 1982 (i think) GSX400L. I'm looking into adjusting the valve clearances and need help since i'm a real newb with engines. The manual says that i should "slacken each locknut concerned and turn the adjuster until the correct setting is obtained. Hold the adjuster still and tighten the locknut."

I really dont know what it is referring to when it says locknut or adjuster. would really appreciate some help with this

Thanks!
 
excellent thanks, i've had that site bookmarked but for some reason I thought there wasn't anything on valves haha :/ also a weird quirk, the 16 valve guide is in-fact right for my engine but its a 8 valve motor....
 
Greetings and Salutations!!

Greetings and Salutations!!

Hi Mr. Gunn,

You'll have to forgive my math. The "8-valve" and "16-valve" terms are referring to 4 cylinder engines. You have a "4 valve per cylinder" engine and would use the same basic procedure as the 16-valve engines. My bike has 2 valves per cylinder, shim over bucket valve adjustments. The 4 valve per cylinder motors use locknut adjustments. Now let me say "Howdy!" and give you a cordial welcome .... :D

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