JayG90 Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right name, but after the location of the buckets. I've managed to drop 7 out because I was an idiot. I've bought a gauge but can't fit it for the main tips. The buckets all have the measurements inside them but not sure which valves? They go onto. Any help would be great. I have attached a photo of what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsblue Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 I think thats the shim inside the buckets, you'd have to work out what size shim you need for each valve clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 I thought it wasn't going to be so straight forward haha. I've bought a measure tool and it's the wrong thing. I've read that I put the camshaft on (no point ***** down) and then measure with a feeler gauge to the correct one? That right? Shim is right - I'm not good when it comes to this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Okay, I have done some searching and think I can ask in a better manner now. I am after the tolerance for the gap between the camshaft and valve tapets. found this, but unsure if it's correct and if they are wrong. Anyone know where I can find out? Tolerance is 0.17MM to 0.23MM (Intake) and 0.31MM 0.37MM (Exhaust) It's for a 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 read the thickness from the underside of tappetThe number on the valve tappet indicates the thickness of the bottom of the tappet. However, the number only indicates the digits after the decimal point (example: 725 = 2.725).Calculate the valve tappet thickness required (thickness of the currently installed tappet + the measured valve clearance - the required valve clearance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 and those tolerances are correct you have postes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 23 hours ago, iantt said: read the thickness from the underside of tappet The number on the valve tappet indicates the thickness of the bottom of the tappet. However, the number only indicates the digits after the decimal point (example: 725 = 2.725). Calculate the valve tappet thickness required (thickness of the currently installed tappet + the measured valve clearance - the required valve clearance). Thanks for that! "(thickness of the currently installed tappet + the measured valve clearance - the required valve clearance)." Will that still work even with the tappet out? as I am missing 7 tappets (I've got them just need to work where they go). if I put the camshaft on (unscrewed) I get two different readings from the same tappet 0.18mm and 0.20mm (intake) - am I best ***** them down and doing the missing ones that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG90 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Could someone please confirm I have this right? I've currently finished doing the intake, I have them all set to 0.18mm this is when the lobe on the camshaft is facing upwards and not touching the bucket. Is this right? 0.18mm was the distance for the ones already in, so the ones that dropped out I have set to 0.18mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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