Boat Maintenance: 2005 Johnson valve adjust

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	Name:	sagetek -
	Subject:	2005 Johnson valve adjust
	Date:	5/14/2007 9:47:26 PM

I have just purchased a new 2005 70HP Johnson ( AKA Suzuki DF-70) 4-stroke. The manual says to have the valve clearances checked after 10 hours (Suzuki calls for 20 hours), which is quite a service chore. Pulling valve cover, gaskets, removing hoses, etc.. Anybody have any experience if this is REALLY necessary this soon? Why not wait until seasons end, as long as you change the oil as recommended yourself? I have had many a foreign pickup truck with solid lifters, and have never burned a valve yet by not checking the valve clearance. This would be like driving a car 500 miles!! The engine is identical to a Suzuki auto engine in the valve train area, so they say. Seems this is just a way for the dealer to make a little extra money as well as a real pain.

Thanks

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