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Old 30-09-08, 12:22
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Default Checking tappets on a Chev

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly View Post
Richard.. you dont know how lucky you are - try doing it on a cab 11 . First, you spend an hour removing myriad bolts and screws and then the three engine cover panels come off. A circus contortionist would be a good job for this mechanic. You lean over seats, battery box , gear stick and under the dash panel . The bonnet measures about 10" X 10" . Luvly stuff. Thanks Syd. Swallow: we you

Mike
Don't you mean disconnect electrical wiring, remove cab to frame bolts and lift cab off frame?

I wonder whether you can do the tappet clearances on a sidevalve V8 in situ.
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