Re: valve clearances

[C2slayman@domain.elided]

Anthony,

> Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 12:36:32 +1300
> From: White Anthony <anthony.white@domain.elided>
> Subject: valve clearances
> 
> Kind Alfisti,
> 
> When it comes to doing valve clearances on a 2 litre twin-cam,, which end 
> of the clearance window should one aim for-- the loose end, or the tight 
> end?  Shims come in 0.025 mm steps, and the clearance windows are 0.05 mm, 
> so there are always two possible clearances you could have that are within 
> spec.  Which is preferable?  
> 

I have found that the clearance shrinks with engine wear - that is, the valve 
recedes into the seat faster than the cam lobe or follower wear.  So err on 
the wide side.  That will keep you from buring valves.

What is other Alfisti opinons?

> Regards,
> Anthony.  
> 
> 

Cheers,
Charlie
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