Care and Adjustment of Valves in Engine Tuning
Harold F Blanchard explains valve care for overhead valve engines. Proper clearance, typically six thousandths of an inch, varies by engine. Adjustment after grinding is critical due to seat changes. Causes of excessive clearance include worn rocker parts and stuck stems. Use two end wrenches, ensure valves are fully closed, and retighten locknuts after setting.
Automobiles Demand Surges Says Rickenbacker Manager
Detroit December 19 R. T. Hodgkins general sales manager of Rickenbacker Motor Co. reports unprecedented demand for Rick enbacker Sixes and Vertical 8s with September shipments up 100 percent and October up 30 percent year over year. He cites strong general business crops and a shift to enclosed cars as key drivers and warns January may bring a flood of orders rather than warehousing.
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