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1256 valve clearances

Postby J. J. » Sat Mar 07, 2020 12:26 pm

Can someone tell me correct valve clearances for 1256? (Viva '71)
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Re: 1256 valve clearances

Postby jpsmit » Sat Mar 07, 2020 1:43 pm

My autodata manual says this:

Valve Clearances Hot

1159 (high perf.) and 1256 in. and ex. ... 0.008 in (0.20 mm)

hope this is correct.

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Re: 1256 valve clearances

Postby 1972nail » Sat Mar 07, 2020 3:49 pm

You also set them with the engine running. I always kept a set of gauges specifically for this job as they tend to get a bit bent.
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Re: 1256 valve clearances

Postby J. J. » Sun Mar 08, 2020 11:19 am

Thanks!
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Re: 1256 valve clearances

Postby Bob perry » Sun Mar 08, 2020 6:30 pm

The only problem with setting tappets, with engine running, is oil getting splattered everywhere from the rockers!!
Ages to clean it up afterwards!!

HA 1057 engine settings are different inlet and exhaust as well!

Is that not the same on the bigger engines?
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