Re: Timing Big Twin/RD Rope Starter

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frankr

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Valve clearance is .018"-.025". Adjust with motor cold and rope recoiled. Loosen locknut and turn screw in till it just touches valve stem, then back it out one half turn which will give approx .025". Check with feeler gauge.

BTW, this stuff is given in the powerhead section of my service manual.