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Valve Arrangement

  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)