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Originally Posted by sailfish
Be very careful rotating the engine. If over-rotated, the cam can bump the tool leg and bend it. The leg can be bent back.
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Just been out and had another look. This time, I removed the crank cover and turned the engine with a spanner rather than the rear wheel, so I could see what was happening. The leg of the tool seems to be in position over the bucket, but as the bucket rises the leg slips off and is pushed outwards.
Maybe I need to try to bend the leg in a bit. Trouble is, it probably only needs to be 0.5 mm or so - hard to control. Putting a thin washer under one side of the leg bolt doesn't work, because the bottom of the leg is pushed too far over and would foul the shim. Also, I've got no chance with the other valve, because I can hardly see it.
I'm wondering whether it might be easier just to remove the camshaft like Haynes says.
Thanks for your advice guys. Mot, if you're online I'd be very interested in your experience. In the meantime, I'm going to pack it in and go down to the pub!
