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Post by fonz on Dec 19, 2015 10:18:33 GMT -6
I installed an engine rebuilt kit on my 1985 Honda elite 150. I am having a problem adjusting the valves. When I place the valve cover onthe new head and torque it down it opens the valves and I get no compression. If I loosen the valve cover bolts a little the engine will run and I have compression. The adjusting bolts on the valve cover will not adjust far enough to relieve the pressure. Any help would be appreciated.
please note the valves on this engine are adjusted externally on the side of the valve cover.
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Post by Alleyoop on Dec 19, 2015 11:46:41 GMT -6
Can you take pictures of the top of your motor and or the valve cover. Also what is the number of your motor on that scoot. The number will be itched on the case by the sidestand.
If its a 1P type motor you may have gotten the wrong head they have several heads with different length valves and you probably got the one with the longer valve stems. IN which case you have several options:
1. get the correct valve cover for that head to clear the rockers.
2. get the head with the shorter valve stems.
3. Make a gasket or two for the valve cover to clear the rockers and hope it does not leak.
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Post by fonz on Dec 22, 2015 6:38:26 GMT -6
Thanks for your help. I made a gasket for the valve cover and it worked and solve my problem. I am just wondering if a should have installed a second gasket. It seem to run well with the one gasket. No oil leaks.
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Post by Alleyoop on Dec 22, 2015 12:08:59 GMT -6
Good job, if you have to you can install a second one also you can spread some RED ATV it turns into rubber. You can put a bead of it all around and let it sit for a couple of hours then put it on.
Also you do not have to tighten the valve cover bolts down so much just nice and SNUGE.
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