Apollo DB36 Deluxe Valve adjustment...question

[BuffaloChinaRider]

Originally Posted by NzBrakelathes

Errrrr to adjust the valves you remove the "caps" (they are the same part as drain cap both CB or CG)
You pulled off the totally wrong part etc etc.
Here's a link if this helps with a basic tool set for such a job...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303381509504


If I recall the valve train cap also has HEAD NUTS - you will want to re-torque etc and hopefully no other issues do to head being released.

While it's apart you could add some roller rocker in there, be a little quieter n smoother action etc

Ill have to look up on roller rocker, thanks! never used it before. Hey theres another good thing that came out of this mistake

[NzBrakelathes]

Originally Posted by BuffaloChinaRider

Ill have to look up on roller rocker, thanks! never used it before. Hey theres another good thing that came out of this mistake

I thought about Hi comp piston cyl kit n roller rockers as an upgrade etc - just havent listed it yet etc etc.
Hard to know where to put in the effort in parts to source n sell etc.

These engines have little to no real upgrades - stator has options, carb and high comp piston cyl kit etc.
I think a 6 speed possible as well but that then is a total engine strip down.......

Most guys tend to just fix what's broken......

[Beast250]

Is there a sealant required for the 'caps'?

[BuffaloChinaRider]

Originally Posted by Beast250

Is there a sealant required for the 'caps'?

Im no expert but I would say no. There are rubber gaskets under each of the caps. Also there was no sealer on the caps when I took them off besides those rubber ones that are on there.

[franque]

Nope, just the o-rings on the caps.

[Weldangrind]

I like to put a thin film of grease on the O-rings, so they don't stick to the surface when I try to remove them.