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Old 06-23-2017, 06:21 PM   #1
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Default Wanting to check valve clearances

Do I have to remove intake / exhaust manifolds. I would rather not.
I do have adjustable lifters , it a AER MOTOR,with about 800 miles on it.

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Old 06-23-2017, 06:46 PM   #2
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You can just remove the carb---thats all I did
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At 800 miles I wouldn't think an adjustment would be needed.
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Old 06-23-2017, 07:10 PM   #4
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You can just remove the carb---thats all I did
Thanks . Ido not want to disturb exh. manifold to muffler pipe since it perfectly fitted and not leaking.

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Old 06-23-2017, 07:14 PM   #5
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At 800 miles I wouldn't think an adjustment would be needed.
Probably not ,but I hear a little engine noise at start up for a couple of minutes.

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Old 06-24-2017, 06:26 AM   #6
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The engine noise at start up is more likely pistons waiting to expand, not valve lash. Call Rich and ask him what to do. If you have a Stipe cam, they are a bit more noisey than the original.
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Old 06-24-2017, 08:25 AM   #7
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Old 06-24-2017, 08:56 AM   #8
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A little noise in a cold engine is not that unusual. Worry about it if it doesnt go away when everything is at Normal Operating Temperature.Good Luck
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Its better to have the valves a little loose than too tight.
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The engine noise at start up is more likely pistons waiting to expand, not valve lash. Call Rich and ask him what to do. If you have a Stipe cam, they are a bit more noisey than the original.
I am glad I am not alone on this. I did a mild rebuild on mine. Nice Babbitt, honed and new rings, and a stipe 330 cam with new big foot colony adjustable lifters set at 12 and 12 as per stipe instructions, up on start up, a little more clackedy clack then I thought they would be, but then quiets right down after the rpm's are brought up a little and a little oil flow.
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Wot's an "AER MOTOR"?
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https://aermotorwindmill.com/

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Old 06-24-2017, 11:55 AM   #14
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2manycars got it first

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Old 06-25-2017, 10:00 PM   #15
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AER. A eager runner

Other information , noise on cold start up then seems to quiet up after a few minutes. Maybe I should leave it as is.
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Fred, what weight oil are you running?

You may consider adding Lucas HD Oil Stabilizer... Designed specifically to address dry starts.
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