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adjusting valves on a 216 #871968 08/03/2012 9:20 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 glendale, az 5 5/8 ton Shop Shark
5/8 ton Shop Shark 5 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 glendale, az	I did a quick search with not much of what i am looking for. Is there a detailed step by step for a first timer to use as a walk through guide so i can quiet my engine a little:

Re: adjusting valves on a 216 5/8 ton #871976 08/03/2012 9:43 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada M Mr. Lang Shop Shark
Mr. Lang Shop Shark M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,388 Brentwood Bay, BC Canada	Yes, its in the shop manual. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/index.htm Christopher 1950 1-Ton "Rochester" In the Gallery In the DITY Gallery 1949 GMC Panel Truck 1926 Model TT Truck

Re: adjusting valves on a 216 Mr. Lang #871978 08/03/2012 9:55 PM
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 glendale, az 5 5/8 ton Shop Shark
5/8 ton Shop Shark 5 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 163 glendale, az	Thank you very much.

Re: adjusting valves on a 216 5/8 ton #871980 08/03/2012 10:02 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/valveadjustment.htm http://www.1954advance-design.com/Documents/Adjustment%20of%20valve%20lash.htm Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

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