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NealinCA · 04-12-2014, 05:50 PM

I am working on an 8BA. Stock engine with Johnson adjustables. It was a good running engine, but before I put it back in the car, I figured I should adjust the valves. I have used .012 Intake and .014 Exhaust, but read in an old Motors Manual that late 49-53 engines should be .014 and .018 respectively. I have 8BA style valve train in a 59AB, set at 12/14, with no problems.

Mac VanPelt's site shows the same specs:

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...53_239-255.htm

Any reason the later engine should be set up 14/18?

Thanks,

Neal

04-12-2014, 05:50 PM	#1
NealinCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Coast, Calif. Posts: 868	Valve Adjustment on 49-53 V8 I am working on an 8BA. Stock engine with Johnson adjustables. It was a good running engine, but before I put it back in the car, I figured I should adjust the valves. I have used .012 Intake and .014 Exhaust, but read in an old Motors Manual that late 49-53 engines should be .014 and .018 respectively. I have 8BA style valve train in a 59AB, set at 12/14, with no problems. Mac VanPelt's site shows the same specs: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...53_239-255.htm Any reason the later engine should be set up 14/18? Thanks, Neal