So I replaced my head gaskets today and I need to set the valve clearance. My service manual says the piston needs to be 1/4" passed TDC on the compression stroke and the valves need to be set at that point. What does that mean? How can you go passed TDC? Does it mean to bring it to TDC and then then let the piston drop 1/4"? Im confused.
By the way, I purchased the Briggs service manual and this is the worst service manual I have ever read. Im used to Haynes and Clymer, etc. Complete tear down manuals that actually tell you how to do a job. This is just a step by step manual without any real info about the steps such as how to adjust the valves.
Can someone please help me with valve adjustment on a Briggs Vanguard 303447. Thanks.
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