04-11-2024, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SoCal-Redlands
Posts: 3,055
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Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
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Originally Posted by GB SISSON
Well, I just finished a full test of all 16 valves using an exhaust valve, a light spring with guide, an adjustable lifter, and my dial indicator. The forward two exhaust valves are better and all valves have a lift of .306-.307 with the exception of that one forward exhaust valve #5 cyl, which is so darn close now at .304, that the case is closed as far as I'm concerned. Had an enjoyable late evening down in my new shop space with some residual heat from today's fire in the wood stove, measuring valve lift in my bathrobe and slippers. I guess I'm just easily amused, but thanks all of you for helping me through this.
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Sounds like a perfect setting for a Norman Rockwell painting. Just need to add a corn cob pipe
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