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Omc 30 valve adjustment

dbiele

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"i put a new head on my omc 3.

"i put a new head on my omc 3.0 4 cyclinder i set the valves like hydraulic they seemed to tight, i had a miss that went away when loosened by chance are they mechanical. it is a 1983 model it would be a big help if anybody could tell me i live in an outboard only area. HELPPPPP!!!!!!"
 
"I just redid the engine on my

"I just redid the engine on my 3.0 omc (91) and the valves were hydraulic. set the piston to top dead center, and tighten just until all the play is out of the lifters, then tighten one full turn. works for me! hope it helps."
 
My advice: Get someone knoweg

My advice: Get someone knowegable to adjust the valves before you burn one of them and have to pull the head.

Jeff
 
problem solved 3 lifters stuck

problem solved 3 lifters stuck engine sat 2 plus years before i purchased i replaced lifters and everything is fine.
 
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