Post by wanchesenative on Apr 23, 2012 21:06:27 GMT -6
For those who have asked for pictures on doing a valve adjustment, here are what a managed to save. For some reason some of them didn't turn out. I will not post a how to since GWK has already done a superb job of that and you only need to go to the 454 site to get it. I will say that it is VERY important to remove EVERYTHING that might possibly be in the way. The radiator, fan, thermostat housing, coils (please remember to mark the wires and where they belong), coolant overflow bottle (don't forget to remove the hanger also)
Coil wires
the hanger for the coolant bottle
good time to remove the extra P.A.I.R. junk
I pulled the tach drive shaft off first so as not to drop it into the engine
The coolant tubes can be stubborn but if you wiggle it while GENTLY prying up on the brace, it should come out
The photo of the bottom of the cover didn't turn out but this is the hole in the block where the stud goes. Be careful that it doesn't fall out. There is one on each side of the engine.
Top dead center is REALLY as easy as it sounds. it is very clearly marked.
There are 2 valves per cam lobe which need adjustment.
Adjust valves with cam lobes pointing upward.
I hope these help someone. Maybe others can add to or further identify what they see.
Coil wires
the hanger for the coolant bottle
good time to remove the extra P.A.I.R. junk
I pulled the tach drive shaft off first so as not to drop it into the engine
The coolant tubes can be stubborn but if you wiggle it while GENTLY prying up on the brace, it should come out
The photo of the bottom of the cover didn't turn out but this is the hole in the block where the stud goes. Be careful that it doesn't fall out. There is one on each side of the engine.
Top dead center is REALLY as easy as it sounds. it is very clearly marked.
There are 2 valves per cam lobe which need adjustment.
Adjust valves with cam lobes pointing upward.
I hope these help someone. Maybe others can add to or further identify what they see.
