Where are the intake valves on a Honda?
Once the screwdriver reaches it’s highest point and the “UP” on the camshaft pulley is straight up and the “TDC” marks are aligned with the head. The valves closest to the exhaust are the exhaust valves and the valves closest to the intake are the intake valves.
What are intake and exhaust clearances for a Honda small engine?
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How do you adjust the valve clearance on a Honda?
Check the valve clearance with the feeler gauge for each valve for the number two cylinder, again taking note if it is exhaust or intake since they have different specifications. If adjustment is needed loosen the lock nut and insert the feeler gauge, adjust the screw until the you feel a slight drag.
Which is the closest valve to the exhaust?
The valves closest to the exhaust are the exhaust valves and the valves closest to the intake are the intake valves. The intake and exhaust valve clearance specifications can be found most of the time on the the white engine decal under the hood.
How do you adjust the clearance on a Honda exhaust valve?
Once you get this feeling down, you can use the Honda valve adjustment tool (or the like) to hold the adjusting screw while torqueing the locknut. Be sure to check the clearance on each of the intake and exhaust valves. Remember, the clearance spec on the exhaust valves is different than the intake, so you’ll need to select different feelers.
Once the screwdriver reaches it’s highest point and the “UP” on the camshaft pulley is straight up and the “TDC” marks are aligned with the head. The valves closest to the exhaust are the exhaust valves and the valves closest to the intake are the intake valves.
Intake and Exhaust Valve clearances for Honda small engines used on various outdoor power equipment applications Small Engine Specs Specifications for small engines used on a variety of outdoor power equipment SEARCH THIS SITE: Home Page Belts Index Parts Lookup Engine Specs Repairs Index Honda Small Engine Intake & Exhaust Valve Clearances
How to adjust intake valve clearance on Honda K20A2?
Insert the appropriate thickness of feeler gauge between the valve stem and adjusting screw for cylinder #1. (I find it easier to remove the feelers from the holder if possible, as shown in the above picture.) For the intake valve to open as much as possible on the K20A2, you would use the 0.21mm feeler.