Valve Cover gaskets

[Shoovel]

Folks,

New here. I’m helping a friend who has a very nice 64 Avanti. I am going to replace the valve cover gaskets, but there is no info in the shop manual. On the left side do I have to remove the brake booster?

I also was going to check valve clearance, but the manual states to do this with the engine running. What’s a good cold setting for clearance with the engine not running?

Thanks

Tom

[mfg]

Hello Shoovel …. I believe best way to adjust valve clearance is with the engine warmed up & idling ( messy though!) They should be set at .025….. The left valve cover will clear the booster without moving it.

[Shoovel]

On 1/10/2025 at 8:51 AM, mfg said:

Hello Shoovel …. I believe best way to adjust valve clearance is with the engine warmed up & idling ( messy though!) They should be set at .025….. The left valve cover will clear the booster without moving it.

Thank you for the info.

[Nelson]

I’d set them with the engine warm and not running. Just crank the engine by hand to get the .025 clearance to your own satisfaction. Just bumping the starter motor is all you really need to do.