VALVE LASH ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

An apparatus and method for automatically adjusting the valve lash of an internal combustion engine is provided. In another aspect of the prese nt invention, a probe is employed for verifying and/or setting valve lash settings in an automated manner. A further aspect of the present invention does not require determination of a zero lash position or reference datum prior to adjusting the valve lash adjusting screw for desired lash.