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Valve Clearance Adjustments

NOTE: Jet valve clearance adjustment must be made before intake valve is adjusted. Also, readjust after cylinder head is retightened.
  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs for ease of operation. Remove valve cover and position No. 1 piston at TDC of compression stroke to adjust clearances marked "A". See Fig 1 .
    CAUTION: Never turn crankshaft counterclockwise. Jet valve spring is comparatively weak and must not be forced in when making adjustment.
  2. Position cylinder No. 4 at TDC of compression stroke to adjust clearances marked "B". Adjust by repeating steps 1) and 2).
Fig 1: Valve Clearance Adjusting Sequence
G99204Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Cold: In. (mm) Hot: In. (mm)
Intake .003 (.07) .006 (.15)
Exhaust .007 (.17) .010 (.25)
Jet Valve .007 (.17) .010 (.25)