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rick0312 · 01-19-2007, 11:42 PM

I am about to attempt a valve adjustment. I know this is a stupid question, but how do you identify the intake valves from the exhaust valves on a v8 with headers? thanks guys for all your expertise!

rick

jhow66 · 01-19-2007, 11:53 PM

Front of head=E-I-I-E-E-I-I-E
works for both heads

rick0312 · 01-20-2007, 12:03 AM

man you guys are great!! Thanks

*Billla* · 01-20-2007, 12:13 AM

Not a dumb question at all. Jhow66 is right on (as always). The other way to tell is just look for the valve that's aligned with the runners on the intake or the exhaust port - they're lined right up.

rick0312 · 01-20-2007, 12:34 AM

thanks Bill!........rick

cooters · 01-20-2007, 10:23 AM

i hopeyou are working on a small block not a big block, they are diifferent. Billa has best the answer for all engines

71Chevy4-speed · 01-20-2007, 10:52 AM

Just a stupid question but what kind of cam do you have? Do you have a solid cam? Doesn't make a difference as far as adjustment procedures.

rick0312 · 01-20-2007, 11:32 AM

I am working on a small block. My motor is actually a 305 donated from a 76 Camaro. As far as the cam I have no idea. How can you tell? I am a novice when it comes to the internal motor, but am excited about learning more thanks to all of your input!
Thanks
Rick

01-19-2007, 11:42 PM	#1
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	identifying valves I am about to attempt a valve adjustment. I know this is a stupid question, but how do you identify the intake valves from the exhaust valves on a v8 with headers? thanks guys for all your expertise! rick

01-19-2007, 11:53 PM	#2
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Re: identifying valves Front of head=E-I-I-E-E-I-I-E works for both heads __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

01-20-2007, 12:03 AM	#3
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: identifying valves man you guys are great!! Thanks

01-20-2007, 12:13 AM	#4
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: identifying valves Not a dumb question at all. Jhow66 is right on (as always). The other way to tell is just look for the valve that's aligned with the runners on the intake or the exhaust port - they're lined right up.

01-20-2007, 12:34 AM	#5
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: identifying valves thanks Bill!........rick

01-20-2007, 10:23 AM	#6
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: identifying valves i hopeyou are working on a small block not a big block, they are diifferent. Billa has best the answer for all engines

01-20-2007, 10:52 AM	#7
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	Re: identifying valves Just a stupid question but what kind of cam do you have? Do you have a solid cam? Doesn't make a difference as far as adjustment procedures. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

01-20-2007, 11:32 AM	#8
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: identifying valves I am working on a small block. My motor is actually a 305 donated from a 76 Camaro. As far as the cam I have no idea. How can you tell? I am a novice when it comes to the internal motor, but am excited about learning more thanks to all of your input! Thanks Rick



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