Archive for March, 2010
what do you tighten the valve lifters on an 87 lincoln town car to?
the book ive been using deosnt contain the information on what the proper torque for the lifters are, the lifter’s on it are non adjustleble but i dont want to overtighten it and bend the pushrods and if i undertighten them the Valves wont open enough so the car will run rough can anybody help me with this?
There are torque specs available in a shop manual, but 35 to 40 ft lbs would be about right. I never use a torque wrench on those, just get them tight. Overtight will not bend pushrods, it will break the bolts!
Does anyone know a site where I can find a cheap Honeywell furnace gas valve GSV 800 A108? thanks! :)?
the cheapest I found is $236
Try Craig’s list.
Gas boiler installation cost?
I have a quote of $9,870 for the installation of a natural gas boiler to replace an existing 40+ year old boiler that will provide heat and hot water.
Here are the details of what is included in the quote:
* WEIL MCLAIN model Ultra 80 High Efficiency Gas Boiler (93 0- 98% AFUE)
* WEIL MCLAIN model Ultra Plus 40 Indirect Fired Water Heater
* TACO 2 zone control panel
* TACO 007 zone circulators
* Piping from new boiler to existing heating zones
* Gas piping from new boiler to existing main
* Intake and exhaust piping through sidewall
* Backflow preventer, fill valve, expansion tank, air seperator
* Honeywell zone thermostats
* Electrical wiring
* Remove and dispose of old unit
* Run and test operation of system
* Five years parts and labor warranty
There are two zones, one upstairs, one downstairs in this condo unit. I’d like to know whether this quote sounds reasonable or on the high side.
$2300 includes parts an labor