Replacing valve adjustment eccentric?

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canada karl
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Replacing valve adjustment eccentric?

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What is the procedure?
Is there anything to watch out for when replacing it?
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Re: Replacing valve adjustment eccentric?

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Pretty basic, don't drop anything and don't overtighten that 10MM nut, fine threads strip easily.
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canada karl
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Re: Replacing valve adjustment eccentric?

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Thanks Mike. :)
1976 530i. BMW 59 Triumph TR3A(rolling resto). 67 Triumph TR4A(salvageable). 86 900S Winter car
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