I recently adjusted my valve clearance on my 93 Prelude 2.3. I did it to my manual's specs which was .007ex and .004int. I double checked the clearances then took it for a drive. It ran fine, but when I popped the hood after it was warmed up, it smelled like something was burning. I am worried that I might have done the clearance too tight burning the valves.
Any input would be great.

 

Did you make sure to do the valve adjustment when the motor is <100 degrees? Its best to let it sit overnight.

Pop it open and double check your gaping when the motor cools off.

 

you won't smell burn't valves did you put seeler in the corners of each cam ? may just be oil that ran down the back of the head.

 

Yeah, I did it on a cool motor, also it is not a burning oil smell, more of a burning plastic smell, but not quite.

 

maybe you ran over a plastic bag and its stuck melted on your exhaust.

 

you're sure it was cold, and not just cool? Usually the best thing to do is let it sit for a good 12-24 hours. You probably did that part right anyway. Lol, cross your fingers, maybe it was just a plastic bag.