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<P>Karl, since you mentioned .......&nbsp; I had a lot of valve clatter problems in the post-rebuild days.&nbsp; Even on the day before I drove to CA, I had to drop a valve cover and readjust to .004 lash as per Boston Engine advice. (flat lifters)&nbsp;.&nbsp; When I got to the sierras 800 miles later, the valves seemed good to go, no clatter, etc.&nbsp; So I figured turning in the set screws a quarter turn would only increase the low, low HP.&nbsp; Well that screwed everything up and I was back to clatter city.&nbsp; I readjusted to .004 lash and there they sit.&nbsp;&nbsp; I will mention after I returned from a clatter free summer (with the van sitting a lot in-between long drives) I let the van sit a couple days and upon starting a had a noticeable clatter.&nbsp; I tried to ignore it and it did go away after about 20-some miles and hasn't returned in subsequent startups.</P>
<P>Do you think getting these valves opened more is going to make the ulimate difference?&nbsp; How about the clatter?</P>
<P>Thanks</P>
<P>Brian Cochran</P>
<P>seattle<BR><BR></P><BR><BR><BR>
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;From: "Karl Wolz" <WOLZPHOTO@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;To: "Brian Cochran" <RANGERBRIAN@HOTMAIL.COM>, <VANAGON@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Subject: Re: review: reno area van shop for those desert breakdowns
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:51:58 -0700
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;Have you checked valve adjustment?
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;Karl Wolz
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