QuestionHi there. I have read enough of these posts to suspect that my exhaust valve clearance is probably not correct. I have removed the head to expose the valves. I can see light when shining a flashlight up through the exhaust port. I cannot find any info on how to get to where I can file or grind off the valve stem a little bit. Can you help with this? Thanks.
AnswerBelow is the link to the Service Manual:
http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/html/engine-specs/tecumseh/Tecumseh_L-Head_E
You need to remove the valve cover plate and then use a tool, or a couple of screwdrivers, to remove the valve retainer. You can remove the valve and use a hand file to file off a little of the valve stem. It does not take much to file off just a little material. Make the valve stem is filed square/flat.
A valve spring compressor will make the job much easier. A torque wrench should be used to torque the headbolts.
Let me know if the link helps.
Eric
