It doesn't specify a value in the helms..what is it?

 

10 i think.
but you have to have a flat head screwdriver holding the screw and then tighten the nut, so you cant use a torque wrench.

 

I always get the locknut snug and then go back and torque all of them to 14 lb./ft.

try marking where the screw slot is with a marker and re-checking it after torque...

 

It is in the Helms. 14 ft*lbs.

 

****..I'm missed the diagram that has it. Nonetheless, how do you keep the adjustment screw from moving while torquing the locknut to spec...or is it not an issue?

 

It's usually not an issue if you put a bit of torque on the nut when you are doing the valve adjustment. I found that if I don't put enough torque on the nut at the beginning, when I use a torque wrench on it, the clearance will get too tight. I find that if I can keep the rotation of the torque wrench less than 90 degrees when torquing the nuts to spec, the clearance will pretty much stay put.

 

if you are going to be doing this often Honda makes a tool for it, it is a Tappet Locknut Wrench Part #: 07MAA - PR70120 I dont know if you can get it through any part stores but there may be one commercially available.

 

I got this..I think it should work well, good reviews:

http://www.amazon.com/Alltrade...r=8-1


Btw, do I want to set the clearance looser or tighter to spec?


Modified by vinuneuro at 12:04 AM 4/15/2007

 

on the tighter side of the spec is what you want.

 

tighter is better for performance and efficiency , but too tight will be disasterous. so don't go more than the factory manual says but get as close to the maximum tightness as possible to ensure valves are closing and opening to maximize efficiency and prevent added heat / friction (from valves moving out of spec).