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Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 12:51 pm
by Rob Furniss
Just wondering if anyone has one and does it really work and make the job easier?
http://minisport.com.au/gunsons-tappet- ... on-a-click
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:07 pm
by Vectose
I don't know how that would work.
The only special tool you need is a cut out deep 10mm socket to clear the cam lobes and a set of feeler gauges.
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:09 pm
by Bennoz
No, but I'm going to buy one now! And not for the FTO, for my Mini lol
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:50 pm
by Rob Furniss
Vectose wrote:I don't know how that would work.
The only special tool you need is a cut out deep 10mm socket to clear the cam lobes and a set of feeler gauges.
But I've tried the book way a few times (on different FTO's) and they still end up sounding crap making me think i'm just not good with feeler gauges - or not doing it right.
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 10:21 pm
by spetz
A mechanic adjusted my tappets and they went fairly quiet.
There is ticking but I am pretty sure it is the injectors.
Is there a place to get the special Mitsubishi tool?
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2016 11:03 pm
by Vectose
Last I checked it was $300 from amayama.
You can easily make your own by grinding out the side of a deep 10mm socket.
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:37 pm
by MaxD
I have to admit I have the Mitsi tool, but it is considerably cheaper to make yourself.
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:32 am
by spetz
So how is the grinded 10mm socket kept in place to avoid spinning?
Re: Anyone used one of these Tappet adjusters?
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2016 1:27 am
by Vectose
You grind some flat spots at the top for a spanner.