Clay checking piston to valve
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Re: Clay checking piston to valve
Good question:
I have my heads off and was considering skipping this step since I dont have two solid lifters.
Can I get a general feel for the piston valve clearance if I clay with hydrolic rollers - mine are "R" replacement lifters...
Can you use the old head gaskets?
Please shed some light on this point; thanks..
I have my heads off and was considering skipping this step since I dont have two solid lifters.
Can I get a general feel for the piston valve clearance if I clay with hydrolic rollers - mine are "R" replacement lifters...
Can you use the old head gaskets?
Please shed some light on this point; thanks..
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Re: Clay checking piston to valve
I used stock rollers and this procedure to check clearance with clay. You will need some light weight checking springs (as to not compress hyd. lifter)and tighten down rockers to "0" clearance on heel of cam (too tight will hang valve open for false reading) and rotate motor. I use clear Saran Wrap on top of clay so it won't stick to valve. I also used old head gasket for this check.
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Re: Clay checking piston to valve
Do i need to torque the heads all the way down or what? I'm now really worried about this so I'm going to do it just need a little more info.