My 2 cents for the beginners: There are 2 crank positions. The first position will give you access to both shims on cylinder 1, outlet of cylinder 2, inlet of cylinder 3, outlet of cylinder 4, inlet of cylinder 5, and neither shim in cylinder 6. The second crank position gives you access to all of the other shims. It's worth noting that, you CANNOT turn the engine over without a valve shim in place, so make sure there is a valve shim in ALL valves before rotating the engine. My final thought is don't cheap out on the SST!!! Some are ok, mine isn't! I've had to heavily modify mine to make it work and even then, I dread using it. They may all look the same, but they are made to specific tolerances so you can compress the valve far enough to actually be able to remove the shim, and the body of the tool is specifically designed to fit between the head and the cam so you can actually be able to use it! My cheap one did none of these things correctly so buyers beware.
Thanks for the tips. This is why I can't understand why other sites, reddit etc. lock comments on topics, or moderators scold posters for commenting on old threads. Here we are 10 years from the initial post of this video, still sharing important info on the subject.
If the intake valve shims are the wrong size (too big) they can give you a knocking sound - it is basically exhaust coming back out the intake valve - dont run like that for long. the intake manifold will feel hot just after start up - not from normal engine heat - but from exhaust gas.
it depends on where the vehicle is sold, there are three possible locations, there are 3 locations listed in the EPC, two on the left side and one on the right. So it all depends on whether your truck is left and or right hand drive. If 12V it can have one battery on the front position left handside, if 24V (If still made) it can have 2 on the left in LHD vehicles. I will see what my electronic parts manual says - but I have to try to find it:)
Best and easiest way is to set engine at BOTTOM DEAD CENTRE with timing belt cover removed, once crank is at bottom dead centre, remove timing belt and check the valve clearances while turning the camshaft through a full rotation, once you have written down all clearances, pull cam out and set up each valve to correct shim hight, re install cam, turn cam to double check clearances, if ok turn back to bottom dead centre mark, re-install timing belt, and put engine back together. The reason for setting at bottom dead centre is because all 6 pistons (or 5 in 1pz) will be far enough down the bores so valves cannot contact the pistons. This is how it states to set clearances in the Toyota factory workshop manual
I was really hoping you wouldn't be using the mythicaly, expensive Toyota SST... Kind of voids the whole tutorial thing, it's pretty easy when you have that!
i have a 1hz and it has a problem i have put a new head on it and since it has been running it has had a big nocking nosie coming from the rocker cover now would that been caused by the vavle shims or something else
Thanks a lot for your quick reply.. I'm asking about a RHD vehicle. If it is a 12v do they have two batteries instead of one? if so what will be the placement? thx Sorry for disturbing!
Thanks for the tutorial. Your calculation 2.93 + (0.3 - 0.4) = 2.83. I went to back your previous clearances measurements and there is no 0.3? Unless you using 1 valve which wasn't shown previously?
Is that so....then if I wanted to put double batteries for a single battery version (12v) Land Cruiser HZJ 79; What is the best place to install the secondary battery? Is it the right side of the engine bay or the left side of the engine bay behind the factory fitted battery? What will be the practical place of a RHD cruiser? Pls. advise me!
In 2012 Land cruiser HZJ 79; what is the battery placement? (2battery models) one in left side of the engine bay and other one in right? or both are in left side of the engine bay? Are they 12V or 24V? Pls. help!!!
The tutorial is teriffic! I wonder where can one find the valve adjustment tool? I am from Nairobi, Kenya. I have looked around but am unable to get it even online. Any idea? Kerich.
Hola! Saludos, deseo consultarle y pedir de su ayuda para convertir adaptar o transformar un TOYOTA Modelo f40 o fj45 motor 2F gasolina. deseo colocar o instalar un motor a Diesel me han recomendado los motores 14B, 1ZH. Mi pregunta es? que o cual caja de velocidades de cambio y cachicama hay que adaptar para los motores diesel y que otras modificaciones debo considerar al realizar este cambio. Gracias por su atención y su ayuda. Felíz noche! Mi nombre es Freddy marin mi Instagram @fmarin.2912 Hello! Greetings, I wish to consult and ask for your help to convert to adapt or transform a Model F40 or Toyota FJ45 petrol engine 2F. I wish to place or install a Diesel engine i have recommended the motors 14B, 1ZH. My question is? That or which change gearbox and cachicama adapt for diesel engines and other modifications should I consider when you make this change. Thank you for your attention and help. Happy night! My name is Freddy marin My Instagram @fmarin.2912
