http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/ The 318 Poly List Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:32:39 GMT Richard Kinsley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8307 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8307 The Chilton's I have for the 63-64 years says .013 int and .021 exh, hot. I'll see what my Mopar book says tomorrow. Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:47:32 GMT R.S. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8306 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8306 Well I adjusted the valves today. No sure if I did it right because the valves seem louder? maybe its just me. Most of the valves did need some backing off, I Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:51:21 GMT echter.loewe@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8305 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8305 Hi The poly318 in my truck is clickering either because the valve lash is little bit too big. The specs of my cam tells that I have to adjust it hot. The Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:20:59 GMT Kevin Merkley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8304 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8304 Well, I know that it sounds weird but you should try it.  It may seem to defy logic but it does not gush oil all over the place.  The oil oozes out to Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:18:51 GMT Richard Kinsley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8303 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8303 I replied to this message out of order before I read this part. Sorry. This sounds like a good way I guess I was just too uncoordinated to do it without Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:08:10 GMT Richard Kinsley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8302 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8302 I can see this but you really can't adjust it with it running. A messy proposition too. Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies ... From: Kevin Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:43:01 GMT Kevin Merkley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8301 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8301 I found that when the feeler gauge just slips in and is not too easy to move, it is just right.  Basically the same feel on the gauge if you had the engine Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:38:44 GMT R.S. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8300 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8300 I'll give it a try and I will be careful with my fingers. I just don't see how you can get a good feel with the feeler gauge when the rockers are constantly Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:15:59 GMT Kevin Merkley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8299 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8299 I did mine with the engine running at idle.  Very easy to tell when they are adjusted correctly because the clacking goes away. Surprising, there is not much Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:42:46 GMT Richard Kinsley http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8298 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8298 Yeah, pretty hard on the fingers too! I about broke mine trying to do that. Forget it! Adjust them hot with it off. Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:43:45 GMT Zar http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8297 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8297 Thanks for your help guys. Tomorrow should be the day when I get her back up and running. One more question. I am going to adjust the valves tomorrow. My book Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:36:26 GMT echter.loewe@... http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8296 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8296 I used RTV black from Permatex for engine high temp applications. The upper threads I didn't treat with RTV while the threads are not going into the water Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:59:03 GMT Gary Pavlovich http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8295 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8295 Ryan, Use the non-hardening Permatex water pump sealant on all your upper and lower studs. Gary Pavlovich ... From: R.S. To: 318poly@yahoogroups.com Sent: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:43:06 GMT R.S. http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8294 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8294 I did inspect the plugs and they were new looking and gapped correctly. But I did find that I have a 160 degree thermostat, which I think is way too cold. I Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:18:15 GMT loewe_swiss http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8293 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/318poly/message/8293 Once after disconnecting all spark wires from the spark plugs I didn't connect number 5 again. While in idle I didn't notice anything - the engine was ideling