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Valve lash

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Does the recommended (by the forum) .006 valve lash for intake & exhaust apply for the 78/9 Gl1000 too?
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Dirty Dave wrote: ↑Thu Nov 28, 2024 7:20 pm Does the recommended (by the forum) .006 valve lash for intake & exhaust apply for the 78/9 Gl1000 too?
recommended by Mike Nixon...yes. tumb2

........................................................................................ viewtopic.php?t=63468 <<<< read its entire 3 pages :-D

3-Spec cylinder compression <<<< that lash clearance increase recommendation is found in :oldies Topic's third paragraph ;)

viewtopic.php?t=63468&start=15 <<<< post#16 gives Nixon's reasons why the additional 0.002" lash clearance increase is beneficial.
Perform a cold engine cylinder compression test at 0.004" lash clearance, first.
Then reset the valves at 0.006" and perform a cold engine cylinder compression test, again. Surprised ;)
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Re: Valve lash

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As always, thank you.
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Pleased to assist 👍
Cliff ;) )

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New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^ :oldies

RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

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I'm finding this quite exciting. Does this make me a gear head?

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Dirty Dave wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2024 7:05 pm I'm finding this quite exciting. Does this make me a gear head?

Hundreds of hours on this Wing over the years.
No. Transmission proficiency isn't your quest.

Carburetion...Compression...Combustion ... hmm🤔... Under Pressure. got it ! Engine (motor) Head action1
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New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^ :oldies

RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

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Re: Valve lash

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Cliff, that’s just funny there !
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ICE Head then..............
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Re: Valve lash

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Dirty Dave wrote: ↑Fri Dec 06, 2024 5:20 pm ICE Head then..............
My first reaction was 🥶
Then it came to me, ' Internal Combustion Engine ' is your preference.
Perfect 😀 tumb2 tumb2
Cliff ;) )

Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday. tumb2

New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^ :oldies

RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi tumb2
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing ;)
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT tumb2 Me Too!!

Cliff

'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM :shock: https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome

previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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