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1985 Toyota Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Gas, Head gasket.
Mileage: 70,000 miles.

Asked on June 1, 2012

My rocker arms don't have an adjusting screw/bolt, how do i set the tappet clearance?

I've just replaced a head gasket and a cracked head an my 85 toyota hilux 3y engine and i'm up to setting the tappets, but there's no bolt/screw or anythin g like that to set it with.
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Replied on June 1, 2012

i believe they are set with shims. who dis assmbled the head?? did you remove shims??

roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on June 1, 2012

i did, and there weren't any. if i do up the nuts that hold on the rocker anywhere past fingertight there isn't any clearance at all.

Tiny Response from daniel leary
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