a1parrothead
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Hello all,
Ok, watched 1000 videos and read a ton. Can you guys tell me best way to adjust the valves on a Briggs single cylinder OHV engine?
Debate is:
Method 1- These people say set to TDC and a little past (engines with compression release) and then adjust both valves to specs.
Method 2- These people say turn engine until 1 valve is completely compressed and the adjust the other valve to spec. Then turn engine and repeat procedure on the opposite valve. (as an aside, many people say set both to .004 and disregard Briggs specs).
So.... which camp are you in? I am trying to set these valves and do not want to burn a valve by setting them too tight! Please weigh in and let me know which method you use and why its better then the other. It seems that the manual recommends the TDC method. I AM CONFUSED.
Jeff
Ok, watched 1000 videos and read a ton. Can you guys tell me best way to adjust the valves on a Briggs single cylinder OHV engine?
Debate is:
Method 1- These people say set to TDC and a little past (engines with compression release) and then adjust both valves to specs.
Method 2- These people say turn engine until 1 valve is completely compressed and the adjust the other valve to spec. Then turn engine and repeat procedure on the opposite valve. (as an aside, many people say set both to .004 and disregard Briggs specs).
So.... which camp are you in? I am trying to set these valves and do not want to burn a valve by setting them too tight! Please weigh in and let me know which method you use and why its better then the other. It seems that the manual recommends the TDC method. I AM CONFUSED.
Jeff