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Old 09-15-2009, 09:01 PM
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I was told I need to set the valves on my 1997 Polaris 500 Explorer. I have never done this before but I do have some mechanical background. Can someone please give me the basics on how to do this.

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Old 09-15-2009, 09:30 PM
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Get TDC then set valve (intake and exhaust) @ .006
 
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