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Triumph TR6 - CLIK-ADJUST question

Does anyone have any expierence with the tool you see in the Moss and other catalogs? Does it work better than a feeler gauge? Thinking about getting 1 but would like to hear from anyone that has used it first.

Thanks
Jerry
JW BRAW

I own one and like it just fine as it enables you to do all the tasks with one tool ie:loosen and tighten the lock bolt and adjuster screw basically with one hand. I have used it three times to adjust and as such I am only comfortable with a feeler guage nearby to verify my results. If you buy one get the part# off of Moss and then check lbcarco.com for best prices.
Best Regards,
Keith
Keith Dixon

JW; There's lots of info and discussion on the clik-adjust in the archives.
J. L. Stein

Excellent tool...one advice...make sure the cylinder is in top dead position, do not use the starter to move the cylinders, use the fan to move them around...with the spark plugs out it will be easier..careful with blades, they are sharp.

Angel L. Traverso
Puerto Rico
TR6 1971
Angel L. Traverso

Jerry,
For more info check this link to the Gunson site..it explains how to use the click adjust..I'm interested in getting one too !

http://www.aep.bigstep.com/clik.htm

Charlie
Charlie Ballard

When I set clearances (with feeler gauges) I set them two or three thou too wide, then tighten the nut against the screw. Inevitably, the screw turns slightly as well, closing the gap to spec. Does this tool set the clearance and ensure that the locking nut and adjusting screw are tight as well? Is it always accurate, or could it lose tolerance with lots of use?
(I like the KISS motto personally!)
Roger H

To throw in a quick ditty here....If you (like Keith and me) are not able to lay down the feeler gauge, this little device still makes life simpler because it incorporates the screwdriver and end wrench into one covenient package. It also spots weak valve springs, which is kind of a good news/ bad news deal...at any rate a great toy to add to the toy box...uh tool box!

Rod
Rod Nichols

Jerry
I think the point so far is yes..go buy one.
The ARCHIVES that talk about and tell you how to adjust the valves are:

CLICK+ADJUST TOOL.......March 10,2003
GUNSEN TOOLS......May 11,2002

It (adjustmnent) is so easy to do...it is a no-brainer. I agree with Angel... pull the plugs. You have about a 1/4 turn of the fan blade for each adjustment. If you use my popsicle stick trick and you go past "full deflection", then you should go back with the fan blade the 1/4 turn to remove any back lash then forward again.

Roger, "Does this tool set the clearance and ensure that the locking nut and adjusting screw are tight as well? Is it always accurate, or could it lose tolerance with lots of use?"

The one nice thing about the tool is that it does it all with one tool. You have to buy the socket though. You will know if the screw turn as you tighten. The nut locks the adjusting screw so it will not turn. Simply turn the handle to ZERO tolerance (this is immediately felt) then count off 8 clicks and tighten the nut...done. 8 clicks is my experience and calculated number of clicks for a TR6 engine.
Is it accurate?....I think so. I have a couple of lifters that are worn and the click- adjust takes this into account where as feeler guages will not. That is one of the nice things about this adjuster tool. I do not think it will loose tolerance with use. If you adjusted your valves every day then yes you might wear it out. This tool is very KISS!
Rick C
Rick Crawford

This thread was discussed between 09/07/2004 and 13/07/2004

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