Attn:Eddie Sisneros Valve Lash Adjustment

Started by BKKoffroad, Apr 04 2006 04:51 PM

6 replies to this topic

BKKoffroad

Posted 04 April 2006 - 04:51 PM

Burned (aka Eddie),
The hot cam card specifies valve lash for intake and exhaust. Where is that measured? Cam to rocker? Cam to valve tipet? How is that adjusted? I'm about to start the disassembly portion of the Hot Cam install and wanted to get this posted before I get dirty. Also, the book specifies a Suzuki PN for gasket seal. Can I use a regular high temp gasket sealer?

Thanks... :thumbsup:

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Eddie Sisneros

Posted 04 April 2006 - 05:07 PM

it measured between the base of the cam lobe and bucket.the lash is adjusted via shims.they sit under the bucket in the spring retainer.

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BKKoffroad

Posted 04 April 2006 - 06:37 PM

Perfect, thanks.

My motor has about 20 hrs on it now. Will I be able to do the install without the shims (should the valve lash clearence still be within spec) or will I need to shim? If so, where do I get these shims? OEM? Aftermarket?

Eddie Sisneros

Posted 05 April 2006 - 04:33 AM

you never know till you install the cams and check.a hotcams shim kit is very handy.

obrianmcc

Posted 05 April 2006 - 04:56 AM

Eddie Sisneros said:

you never know till you install the cams and check.a hotcams shim kit is very handy.

Does the "Hot Cams" shim kit work with stock valves? Do the kits supply a wide range of shims or do you need to know specifically which shims that you need? My bike is new so I do not expect to have to shim for a while...would like to have a shim kit on hand and ready to go if it's feasible.