Aha. The engine is in the stand, so accessibility is no problem, but
that's one of those good things to know.

Jim

On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 4:55 PM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote:
> If you start with #1 cylinder, and rotate the engine 180� normally
> (clockwise) for each cylinder, you'll have to go with the firing order
> (1-4-3-2) and you'll be going back and forth between the right and the left
> side of the engine.
>
> However, if you start with #1 and rotate the engine "Counterclockwise" 180�
> for each cylinder it'll be 1-2-3-4.  That way you can do one side (1&2) then
> the other side (3&4).
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Jim Felder wrote:
>>
>> Bentley says set valves on number 1 cylinder, then rotate 180 and do
>> the next cylinder. Somebody let me know if the rest of the sequence is
>> anything but the firing order.
>>
>> Bentley says two turns of the adjusting screw to preload the lifter.
>> Seems I've read (and used) one turn as espoused by some on The List.
>>
>> What's recommended?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim
>>
>