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    Mar 17, 2008, 06:07 PM
    Briggs 18.5HP valve adjustment
    How do I adjust the valves on my Intek OHV 18.5HP? The rocker adjustment doen't seem to work. Is it in the valve caps? Does it take Shims?
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    Mar 19, 2008, 09:39 AM
    Put the piston at top dead center, then 1/4" turn clockwise more, one quarter of an INCH more, then set the valves, somewhere around .006 intake, and .008 exhaust.
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