Thread: valve adjustment on a 351
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04-08-2005 12:29 PM #1
valve adjustment on a 351
i have just put new heads on my ford 351 and need som help on the valve adjustment like, how i do it ,tools neaded ,and good advice
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04-08-2005 11:25 PM #2
Ya Denny W; A 351 what, 351 windsor,351 modified,351cleveland,
351 Boss. More info Please.
~ Vegas ~
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04-09-2005 12:41 AM #3
its a 351 pro boss gt-40 i dont now the year of the engien not the orginal in my mustang 65 but runds werry good i can find out the year later to day
>jonas <and thanks for the fast replay
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04-09-2005 09:08 AM #4
Very likely u have only to run the fasteners down on the rockers and be done.Choose your battles well===If it dont go chrome it
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04-11-2005 09:50 AM #5
Now I’m in despair I have tree different ways to adjust the valves
1. says that you turn the engine too the exhorts valve start to move and then tighten the intake valve and when the intake is almost don you tighten the exhorts valve
2. says that you use a moment first 17 ft.in and then 23
3. is the this one witch colt be right I just need a little more info please
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05-12-2005 10:22 AM #6
The best way to adjust them is while the engine is running. Back the nut off until you hear the famous valve tick, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn. I prefer 1/2 on mine but that may be because it's a little tired.
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05-12-2005 01:04 PM #7
thanks for the reply all
the engien is now running nice and is power willing
jonas
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