Adjusting Valve Clearance
Perform adjustment when engine is hot and not running.
- Start engine and warm to operating temperature.
- Remove the rocker cover.
- Turn the crankshaft until number 1 cylinder is Top Dead Center (TDC).
- Adjust valve clearance on valves 1, 2, 3, & 5 (see diagram below).
- Turn the crankshaft until number 4 cylinder is Top Dead Center (TDC).
- Adjust valve clearance on valves 4, 6, 7, & 8 (see diagram below).