Timecutter Valve Adjustment

[Hammermechanicman]

For the customers you don't like use permatex avaition sealant or indian head gasket shellac on both sides of a gasket.
Just say'in

 

[Auto Doc's]

For the customers you don't like use permatex avaition sealant or indian head gasket shellac on both sides of a gasket.
Just say'in

Hi Hammer,

Do that if you plan to never have them for a customer again because they have a "buddy" that can do the work "much cheaper". LOL

 

[slomo]

How do you do it without RTV?

Trick is a non hardening sealant. This stuff is great if YOU are the guy removing the cover next time.

For valve covers and oil pans. Use in aviation and automotive apps.

Permatex® Form-A-Gasket® No.2 Sealant, 3 OZ - Permatex®

www.permatex.com

 

[GasSniffer]

I heard guys say to finger tighten the RTV down and wait 24 hours before torquing it.

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hello GS,

It is a matter of reading the label on the product (with a magnifying glass) or looking it up online to understand the product you intend to use.

Way too many people rush through a repair by skipping over the needed cure time. I simply ask why rush?

 

[rustycat]

If it's a Kohler engine then it has hydraulic lifters and no valve adjustment is needed.

 

[woodstover]

How do you do it without RTV?

Buy or make your own cork/neoprene gaskets, they will be reusable at least once if you don't overtighten the valve cover. I would use the 1/16"- 1/8" thick material. You can buy sheets of it at auto supply stores or probably Harbor Freight.

 

[slomo]

I heard guys say to finger tighten the RTV down and wait 24 hours before torquing it.

That is true if you use RTV on most formulas, not all. Read the directions on any sealant.

Just to throw out another benefit. Form-a-Gasket is about 75% cheaper than any RTV. Another reason I use it. I'm a cheap azz.

 

[hlw49]

I like the Right Stuff by Permatex this also what Kohler recommends

 

[MParr]

If it's a Kohler engine then it has hydraulic lifters and no valve adjustment is needed.

Not all Kohlers have hydraulic lifters.