Valve Clearance: Adjustments

Fig. 3 Checking collapsed tappet clearance:

Fig. 4 Positioning crankshaft for valve clearance check. V6-232:

V6-232 ENGINE
A .060 inch longer or a .060 inch shorter pushrod is available to compensate for dimensional changes in the valve train. If clearance is less than specified, the .060 inch shorter pushrod should be used. If clearance is more than the maximum, the .060 inch longer pushrod should be used.
Using an auxiliary starter switch crank engine until No. 1 cylinder is at TDC of compression stroke, Fig. 4, then compress valve lifter using tool No. T82C-6500-A or equivalent, Fig. 3. At this point, the following valves can be checked:
No. 1 Intake No. 1 Exhaust
No. 3 Intake No. 2 Exhaust
No. 6 Intake No. 4 Exhaust
Adjust valve clearances to .088 - .189 inch. After clearance on these valves has been checked, rotate crankshaft until No. 5 cylinder is at TDC compression stroke (1 revolution of crankshaft), Fig. 4, and then compress valve lifter using tool described previously and check the following valves:
No. 2 Intake No. 3 Exhaust
No. 4 Intake No. 5 Exhaust
No. 5 Intake No. 6 Exhaust
Adjust valve clearances to .088 - .189 inch.

Valve Arrangement

Front to Rear

V6-171 Right Bank .....I-E-I-E-E-I
V6-171 Left Bank .....I-E-E-I-E-I
V6-177 Right Bank .....E-I-E-I-E-I
V6-177 Left Bank ....I-E-I-E-I-E
V6-183, 232 Left Bank .......I-E-I-E-I-E
V6-183, 232 Right Bank .......E-I-E-I-E-I
V6-232 Right .....I-E-I-E-I-E
V6-232 Left ....E-I-E-I-E-I