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Offline Outboardbill

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valve adjustment
« on: December 14, 2009, 01:35:54 PM »
In the service manual it says to turn the motor clockwise when positioning the valves for adjustment.  I always have to think of strange questions, so what happens if it is turned counter clockwise? 
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Re: valve adjustment
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2009, 01:47:56 PM »
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Re: valve adjustment
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 01:48:31 PM »
Global warming...




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Actually you wind up with the slack on the wrong side of the  cam chain and the cam may not be in the position you think it should be.
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Re: valve adjustment
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 02:03:56 PM »
If you turn it backwards enough will it undo all the wear and damage that's been done over the life of the bike and you'll end up with a brand new motor? ;D
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Re: valve adjustment
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 02:12:22 PM »
ROFL
I seem to remember something like that being done with a '61 Ferarri 250 GTCA....

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Re: valve adjustment
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 04:02:43 PM »
Thanks guys.  I think that answers my question.  I'll begin tonight turning the motor in reverse and by some time next year it will be new again.
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