Re:First time valve adjustment

[Newigi@domain.elided]

Well, after the fan, radiator, water pump, it is now time to adjust the 
valves on my 81 2.0 liter spider. I am going to put in a new ignition switch 
(from Centerline) and have my bottom leather seat cushion on the drivers side 
restuffed and stitched, I thought that since the seat was out then it would 
be a great time for me to adjust the valves. I read the Alfa Bible and feel 
fairly comfortable with the procedure but like many other things there are 
some tricks that certainly help the process. Like, what about lubing the 
bearing journals after installing the cam back in? And, is it really easy to 
remove the cams to get to the valve shims without screwing up the valve 
timing? I look to some of the more experienced member on the digest to help 
here, it would be appreciated. I may turn into a fairly decent Alfa mechanic 
yet. Thanks, Norm.

Norman Wiginton
71 Spider project & engine FS
81 Spider (great cruiser)

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