05-19-2015, 04:50 PM
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Valve lash
I am going to go thru my exhaust system, new gaskets, muffler, etc.i figure to check valve lash with all the room i have. Question, valve lash .013 intake, .015 exhaust , hot or cold ? Thanks, mike
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05-19-2015, 05:48 PM
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Re: Valve lash
I do them cold unless the cam grinder has advised other wise
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05-19-2015, 06:08 PM
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Re: Valve lash
I have never heard of a cam grinder suggesting to adjust the lash hot. Cold only.
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05-19-2015, 06:37 PM
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Re: Valve lash
.013 intake and .015 exhaust ?
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05-19-2015, 07:37 PM
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Re: Valve lash
That is correct for typical A engine. Some use .015 for both but most use or consider .013 / .015 to be standard. Unless you have a recommendation from the engine or cam rebuilder.
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05-20-2015, 07:31 AM
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Re: Valve lash
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