Intake valve should have 0.010 in.(0.25mm) clearance;exhaust valves should have 0.014 in (0.35 mm ) clearance.

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Sorry to hear that you’re saying goodbye to the Lafer, Allan, but it’s nice of you to let this bunch have first crack at it. My Lafer is also an ’81, and while not in quite as good shape as yours appears to be, it’s a hoot-and-a-half to drive. Very solid factory-built vehicle. Good luck!

Donna,

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Here is Allan’s post with his pictures:https://tdreplica.com/forum2/forum_posts.asp?TID=3278&title=mp-laferGood Luck with the sale Allan!

PMOSSBERG2012-03-27 21:56:43

  

ray102012-03-28 12:23:27

Here’s a diagram of the brake warning blah blah blah. Looks like you’re about right. Not for sure though. I’s you I’d check to see if fluid put in at D comes out at E, and fluid dropped in B comes out A & F. That’d confirm your suspicion.

Yup…vent line.

PMOSSBERG2012-03-27 17:45:39

Ok got what your saying. by the way nice double flare. 

Sort of. It’s more if you have a generator the pump stands straight up. If you have an alternator, because the rear end of the alternator is larger diameter, you need the pump that leans (tilts) back to allow room for the alternator. ALSO…the fuel pump shaft for an alternator is about a 1/4 inch shorter. Wrong shaft is not good.

Here are the type of fitting I used from Napa auto parts

 

Not to slow your progress but the fitting you have are the wrong ones they should look like this

ray102012-03-27 00:31:47

Great story, Roy. Glad you’re running cool, and that’s good info re the thinner oil leading to cooler temps.I do think your vacuum leaks might have played a role in your higher temps though. Suspect the lean condition in #1 was cancelled by the loss of compression, but the intake air leak probably gave you at least two other lean jugs.Congrats on…[Read more]

Not trying to discourage anyone.Just showing off. Watch and see.

More fun–and maybe a bit more pocketbook-friendly.  MG fans have these guys. Not sure if they’re still around; believe the whole company was for sale a short while ago. Miata-based, I believe.My fave are these Jag C-cars. Suffolk in GB (and Proteus) seem to have the thing wrapped. But a bit spendy for my wallet at $110,000+ per copy, less…[Read more]

ONE NEVER KNOWS ,DO ONE ……..if you need one try…..

Good on ya, Roy!

That’ll go for $600-$700. Maybe a bit more.

PS I meant to add that I used new original style push rod tubes with new end seals.  I had read here and on the Samba about the problems with the aftermarket spring loaded types which “seemed” like a good idea.  Go with original equipment. 

I just rebuilt my engine and am proud to say that there are NO leaks or drips (now).  So, it’s possible.  Yes. 

Thanks guys,  they are on my shopping list.  But, I’ll keep the points in the car also (just in case).