So, I am planning a valve adjustment for my s2000 here soon as I am unsure if it has ever had one in its life. I am reading the diy's on how to adjust valves and it seems pretty straight forward procedure, except one part really confuses me. When I am torquing the lock nuts back to spec (14 lb/ft.) do I need to just tighten them slightly with the screwdriver/socket combo, then remove the tool off then torque them with the torque wrench? Probably over-analyzing this entire process but I just wanted to make sure from those of you who have done this before. Thanks!

 

that sounds right. tighten it slightly but enough so that the adjustment doesn't move anymore when you're tightening it without the screwdriver/socket combo.

 

Check the valve clearance after you torqued the nut, sometimes it can change slightly.

 

You are correct. I work at a Honda engine plant and we have special tools that allow us to set and torque without changing tools (torque wrench is open end design) and we use a specially designed tool to set as well.
However in repair where I work I use the similar tools to a dealership and I snug the nut then go back and confirm torque on all the nuts at once.

 

Thanks for the help! I am going to do it this weekend!

 

here is a qualified answer if i've ever seen one.

 

It occurs to me a crowfoot socket would allow keeping tbe screwdriver tool in place holding stud from moving while torquing to spec. Kinda achieve what Honda factory tech guy says they use.

If crowfoot attached sideways, it won't affect length of torque wrench hence won't skew torque setting.

 

I guess I'll shop for a torque wrench that can go that low.

 

^^^ look for one in "inch LBS", will be more accurate than one if "foot LBS" for this application.

 

Look no further than CDI. They are the manufacturer of the Snap-On wrenches. I have one of their in/lb wrenches for this very use.

http://www.cditorque.com