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fundytides · 05-01-2022, 05:09 PM

Working on a car that had the motor "rebuilt" many years ago and has virtually no run time in it Changed all fluids and removed and cleaned the oil pan and tray. Car starts and runs great. Valves are noisy and I checked to make sure they are not sticking. Major problem seems to be excessive lash on the exhaust valves. I have 4 new valves to install. What is the best way to shorten the new valves to the proper length/lash. Do I need to make a "jig" to hold the valve so I can file the necessary amount off the end to get the proper lash? Is there a better way? The engine is not out of the car.

05-01-2022, 05:09 PM	#1
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 505	Valves Working on a car that had the motor "rebuilt" many years ago and has virtually no run time in it Changed all fluids and removed and cleaned the oil pan and tray. Car starts and runs great. Valves are noisy and I checked to make sure they are not sticking. Major problem seems to be excessive lash on the exhaust valves. I have 4 new valves to install. What is the best way to shorten the new valves to the proper length/lash. Do I need to make a "jig" to hold the valve so I can file the necessary amount off the end to get the proper lash? Is there a better way? The engine is not out of the car.