865 valve adjustment

[MtAdamsMack]

does anyone know the engine turning sequence for valve timing on an 865 engine? firing order is 15486... We started with number 1 at top center and both valves were closed. turned the engine one revolution back to "TC" and both seemed closed on 5 as expected so we adjusted those, turned it once again and went to number 4 but the exhaust valve seem closed. Is there something we are missing on the procedure? Does one turn of the engine not get the next cylinder to TC? Thanks

[j hancock]

AT TDC set No. 1, then turn crankshaft 1/4 turn clockwise and adjust No 5., etc. following the firing order. 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2

Some balancers are marked with four timing marks at 90 intervals showing TDC for each cylinder piston.

Early balancers only have No 1 TDC, use a marker to make three more TDC's 90 degrees apart for adjusting valves.

Jim

[MtAdamsMack]

perfect. Thanks jim. That s a huge help. Can you confirm clockwise and not counter-clockwise?

[j hancock]

Yup, Clockwise.

Do NOT go counter-clockwise. That will make a mess!

[MtAdamsMack]

Clockwise for sure. once we cranked it that confirmed the direction. also got some brake clean and steel wool on the balancer and found the 90 degree markings. runs like a top now--smooth as can be and no smoke. Thanks again. that was a huge help