Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: consensus on valve lash setting

Author: Allan Johnson

Date: Aug 23, 2003, 7:13 PM

Post ID: 1714261409



Thanks for the info guys. I will try it both ways while keeping an eye on
the valves. I just installed a pair of new jugs and pistons so I will be in
the engine a couple of times to torque the head bolts. how many miles does
it take to break in the niskel cylinders?


----- Original Message -----
From: "andy hill" <alh-@adelphia.net>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: consensus on valve lash setting


 ahem-
eldorado? 6thousandths intake, and 10 on the exhaust. try it. you'll
like
 it.
andy
----- Original Message -----
From: "greg barratt" <gr-@tonedeaftouring.com>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: consensus on valve lash setting


 i run .15 and .25 and they're noisy as hell...but it runs strong - so i
guess that's the draw back..i'm prety used to the ticking noise..




----- Original Message -----
From: "Helge Christensen" <hel-@hoeybye.dk>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: consensus on valve lash setting


 Hi Allan

Don't use tighter settings. Chances are burnt valves.
The workshop manual for Eldorado and police models says:
Normal rocker clearence (cold engine):
- inlet 0.15mm
- outlet 0.25mm

It's the same on my Ambo. I've just adjusted mine, and the PO had them
set far to tight, the bike was running very bad unless it ran with
choke
 
 
 lever activated all the time. Now it's running smoothly as its
supposed
 
 
 to.

Kind regards
Helge H.

Allan Johnson wrote:
 
What is the valve lash for an eldorado, the Chiltons says .15mm
intake
 
 and .25mm exaust. Does anyone use a tighter setting?

Allan
72 Eldo
Columbus, GA

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