How do you measure valve lash?

How do you measure valve lash?

Simply use a feeler gauge and slide the tab of the correct thickness between the tip of the valve stem and the end of the rocker. The camshaft manufacturer or your engine builder will give you the preferred lash range-it’s usually between 0.010- and 0.024-inch for a race engine.

What are specs of 1972 BMW your 60-5?

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What are the dimensions of a BMW R60 / 5?

BMW offered three models in the /5 series, the primary variations in the models being the cylinder displacements. Actual displacement is 498cc for the R50/5, 599cc for the R60/5, and 745cc for the R75/5. The R75/5 was the first machine of that displacement offered by BMW since the end of World War II.

How do you check a BMW valve lash?

When you return from a ride, remove a valve cover, and check the valve setting. After it cools off, recheck it. Most of this procedure is for checking BMW valve lash (clearance) for the first time. 1. Remove the valve covers. Notice the tightness of the nuts. The center nut should not be as tight as the two smaller outer nuts.

What kind of engine does a BMW 60 / 5 have?

In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 40 horsepower and 49 Nm of torque.

Where can I buy a 1972 BMW your 60-5?

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BMW offered three models in the /5 series, the primary variations in the models being the cylinder displacements. Actual displacement is 498cc for the R50/5, 599cc for the R60/5, and 745cc for the R75/5. The R75/5 was the first machine of that displacement offered by BMW since the end of World War II.

When you return from a ride, remove a valve cover, and check the valve setting. After it cools off, recheck it. Most of this procedure is for checking BMW valve lash (clearance) for the first time. 1. Remove the valve covers. Notice the tightness of the nuts. The center nut should not be as tight as the two smaller outer nuts.

What is the displacement of a BMW R50 / 5?

Actual displacement is 498cc for the R50/5, 599cc for the R60/5, and 745cc for the R75/5. The R75/5 was the first machine of that displacement offered by BMW since the end of World War II. Outwardly the three models are almost completely identical.