Tell me if I got this right

[ENASNI TILLER]

Just picked up my 85 350X yesterday and the motor is ticking pretty loud. I'm thinking I need to adjust the valves. I think the guy adjusted them on the decompression stroke and not the compression stroke. Do I adjust them on the "T" or the "F" on the flywheel? Could that cause the ticking? Is the clearance supposed to be .008?

Any tips for doing this?


By the way I'm a noob to the forum

[grundlegrabber]

"T" mark is for top dead center, that's the one you want. I think the F mark is used for ignition purposes, not valve timing. You want to set the piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) on the compression stroke. At this point both sets of rockers should have slack (unless they're adjusted too tight). As you turn the motor over, watch the valves as they open and close. When the intake valve has closed, you're coming up on the comp. stroke. I think .008 is too loose (don't have my manual in front of me), I think I use .003 for intake and .004 for exhaust. Just don't make them too tight. A tight valve will cause compression loss and eventually a burnt valve. Just hope your ticking noise is loose valves and not a wiped out top end. Saw the pics of your x, looked pretty decent. Good luck with it.

[Trike Dude]

Hi,

Good to know there is another triker in the Lou!

[ENASNI TILLER]

Hi,

Good to know there is another triker in the Lou!

Mine will be ready to ride within 2 weeks. Watch the dirt section on www.crewillogic.com for rides. We usually have a pretty good group. Your welcome to ride with us if you want.

[BIGCRIP28]

the clearance is .003"