Re: NOS 8RT camshaft
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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Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)
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