BillS Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Has anyone used a gunsons click adjuster to adjust the tappets? Every time I read the instuctions get brain freeze. How many clicks equals 10tho on our engines? Thanks, Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) Hi Bill ~ I've got one but I must admit that I much prefer the old method of tappet adjustment as I could never get the settings right due to variations in the settings with the Gunson. Tom. Edited June 6, 2013 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Me too, I have one which is called the Sporq ( I think) which was it's name pre Gunson. I find it takes more effort to set the tappets with it than use feeler guages, I always check with feelers after using it because I feel it doesn't give consistantly accurate results, and in that case I might as well just use the feelers. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silvertop_john Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 There was a discussion on this subject in the TR6 forum a few years back which may be of help: http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/16714-valve-tappet-adjustment/page-2?hl=+gunson%20+click Still haven't got to grips with my Gunson, either! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Hi Mick ~ My adjuster is also an SPQR but I thought that no one would know what it was! I also used to re-check with a feeler gauge. The tappets always needed re-adjustment so that's why I stopped using the adjuster. Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley James Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I've got a SnapOn tappet adjuster that still needs a feeler gauge. You fit the appropriate size of 1/2" drive socket on it and it has a largish knob that rotates the adjuster. It works really well, which I didn't expect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BillS Posted June 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Found out how to use on google, not yet convinced however it does potentially solve the problem of slightly worn rockers. One unexpected result was I discovered a weak valve spring by using this tool. cheers, Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JANA Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Would not advise anyone to use one. The 'pocket' that usually forms on the underside of the rocker has most probably gone through the outer hardness of the rocker. The Valve then bears on to a 'soft' surface and soon goes out of adjustment! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 I like - KISS - 'keep it simple stupid'. Spanner, screwdriver and a feeler gauge, can't be easier. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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