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6Pc Valve Tappet Adjusting Set - CTA Manufacturing Corp.

Part #: 2218

The CTA Manufacturing Corp. 2218 6Pc Valve Tappet Adjusting Set provides professional technicians with the specialized tools needed for precise valve lash adjustments. Engineered for engines equipped with screw-and-locknut adjusters, this kit ensures accurate and consistent clearances, optimizing engine performance and longevity across a range of vehicle and industrial applications.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Adjustment Range: This 6-piece set includes 8, 9, and 10mm 12-point offset wrenches, alongside 3mm, 4mm square, and slotted knurled knob drivers. This combination accommodates diverse valve tappet layouts found in many Asian and European passenger vehicles, light trucks, and small industrial engines.
  • Secure Tappet Control: Integrated screwdriver-style drivers are designed to hold the tappet valve screw securely in place while the jam nut is tightened, minimizing the need for repeated checks and reducing overall adjustment time.
  • Optimized Access in Confined Spaces: Featuring slim shafts and angled heads, these tools facilitate navigation around common obstructions like rocker arms, cam towers, and brackets, ensuring access in restricted engine compartments where standard tools may be ineffective.
  • Consistent Valve Lash Achievement: This set is engineered for seamless integration with feeler gauges, enabling mechanics to achieve and maintain precise valve clearances throughout the valvetrain, crucial for optimal engine operation.
  • Professional-Grade Durability: Constructed from robust steel, these tools are built to withstand the rigorous demands of professional service bays and fleet maintenance environments, offering long-lasting reliability.

Applications

This essential set is ideal for accurately setting valve tappet and tappet valve clearance on overhead valve and overhead cam gasoline engines utilizing screw-and-locknut style adjusters. It is commonly used for scheduled valve adjustments, diagnosing valvetrain noise, and performing post-repair lash checks after significant engine work, including cylinder head, camshaft, or timing system overhauls. Applications span numerous import and domestic vehicles, as well as various small industrial power units, motorcycles, ATVs, and ATCs.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: CTA Manufacturing Corp.
  • Model Number: 2218
  • Set Size: 6 pieces
  • Weight: 0.55 lb
  • Dimensions (packaged): 1 x 1 x 1 in

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