randallp1
08-02-2009, 03:16 AM
hey guys lil prob.... my valve cover gasket was leaking and honda wanted too much for one so i put some of the good gasket maker on there instead. NOW the bike wont start and it blows a serious backfire if you hold the start button for ab 5-10 seconds. i know it prob made the clearance tighter but do you think it did any damage??? im afraid to tear it apart too see if i knicked a chunck out of the piston. Any hoo ive never adjusted the valves and i dont know where my manual is after so many relocations. what are the specs of the clearance is you have a manual handy. I have a stage 3 stroker hot cam with a 11:1 426 piston(if it makes a difference). Also do you think the gasket maker will hold up? i know its prob silly to adjust the valves and then put the real gasket on there.