Viper 350X
04-06-2005, 02:32 PM
Hello, this is my first post. I have been slowly rebuilding my 85 350X for the past year. I recently replaced the head/cam/cover. I ran it for a day and it ran very well, but it smoked pretty bad. I am convinced that I am going to have to open it back up and replace the rings.
Anyway, I tried to start it yesterday (several days after the first ride) and it wasn't idling very well. It would run for awhile then hickup and try and die if I didn't feather the throtle. I thought I might need to adjust the valves again after the first ride. I had adjusted the valved on the bench before I put it back in the bike. So I found TDC and checked the valves and the were screwed way down. I had to back them out 3-5 turns to get them back to .008mm. When I started it back up it ran nice and smooth but the valves were tapping so loud it was unbelivable. They were really loud! but it was running great. So I have 2 questions.
1. If I adjusted the valves on the dempresion stroke on accident, would it still run good/at all.
2. If the valves are adjusted too far out, could it cause anything to get damaged.
I appreciate any imput. Thanks
P.S I will see all of you in Florence this summer. Can't wait!!!!
Anyway, I tried to start it yesterday (several days after the first ride) and it wasn't idling very well. It would run for awhile then hickup and try and die if I didn't feather the throtle. I thought I might need to adjust the valves again after the first ride. I had adjusted the valved on the bench before I put it back in the bike. So I found TDC and checked the valves and the were screwed way down. I had to back them out 3-5 turns to get them back to .008mm. When I started it back up it ran nice and smooth but the valves were tapping so loud it was unbelivable. They were really loud! but it was running great. So I have 2 questions.
1. If I adjusted the valves on the dempresion stroke on accident, would it still run good/at all.
2. If the valves are adjusted too far out, could it cause anything to get damaged.
I appreciate any imput. Thanks
P.S I will see all of you in Florence this summer. Can't wait!!!!