aLmk's Turbo FA5

[aLmk]

Are u using the right tools.

And to spin the crank easier remove the spark plugs and make sure the middle lobe off the cam of the desired cyl is not resting on the rocker.
Measure twice and lock em up.

What do you mean by right tools? I'm using angled feeler gauges regular socket set and I have a craftsman max access ratchet and socket set I use to tighten the lock nut so I can keep a flat head screw driver while tightening it. I checked the clearance before and after tightening the nut. Thanks for the tip on turning the motor I'll remove them when I do it tomorrow.

If u need to bend the tip of the lash too. To get up in there easier and hassle free

Do you mean bend the feeler gauge?

[monjarassi]

Ok on the tools u got it.

So when u are slipping the feeler gauge in between does it slide in n out freely or u feel a slight tug.

[aLmk]

Ok on the tools u got it.

So when u are slipping the feeler gauge in between does it slide in n out freely or u feel a slight tug.

I felt kind if a strong tug on most valves and that was all the exhaust valves. So I backed out the adjustment screw as needed.

[monjarassi]

Ummm I seee

So maybe u left them too loose that's what's causing the knock.

Does the idle sound erratic

[aLmk]

Ummm I seee

So maybe u left them too loose that's what's causing the knock.

Does the idle sound erratic

Nah idle sounds fine. I'm hoping something is just loose. Gonna open it up today after work and re-do everything. Going to be extra anal I'm on TDC for each cyilnder.

[aLmk]

Well redid the job, everything is fine now, no knocks... That job is horrible. Never again do I want to do....

[PetefromtheStreets]

Well redid the job, everything is fine now, no knocks... That job is horrible. Never again do I want to do....

Damn. What a relief im sure.

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[aLmk]

Ya I'm glad it's all back to normal. I was certainly a bit alarmed when I saw all the knock counts yesterday!

[aLmk]

Here is my most recent power graph:

This was last night, hitting just above 13 psi. Today I did some more logging, and Vit has it up to ~16 psi in 4th gear now, so it's actually a little higher than this. The car feels incredible! Pulls very nicely, gets to 100 before you even realize. Also, today while doing the logging it was during a trip to and from the capital of DE, about 45 mins from my house, and even hitting 16 psi in 4th I recorded not a single knock the entire drive. Pretty awesome considering my old log setup knocked at least once every time I hit any serious boost in high rpm. This setup just flows so much better is so much better for the motor!

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