RE : valve clearances

["dion fields" <noid@domain.elided>]

>> I am not positive, but Alfa valve clearances might open up 
>> when hot.   I am basing this on an assumption that the 
>> aluminum will expand more than the steel of the valves and 
>> open the clearances.  I have never checked one hot.

this is interesting.   never heard that philosophy before.  i always
thought the clearances were for thermal expansion.

has anyone measured their valve clearances HOT vs. COLD ?
that would be a curious experiment.

dion fields
'73 gtv
los angeles



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