Valve clearence

06-04-2014 | 09:18 PM

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Valve clearence

Can valve clearence be checked without a gasket?

06-04-2014 | 09:38 PM

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Sure, but then you may as well measure with a yardstick.

If you want to do it right, use the head gasket.

06-05-2014 | 08:37 AM

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From: Little Rhody

No, if the pistons come out of the hole you will hit the head. Use your old gasket if the original was MLS.