Hi All!
This is in answer to Rob's question regarding the setting of the valves when
cold on his 235. I have consulted my faithful Motors Manual and it says as
follows:
Year 1953 Intake .006 Exhaust .013
1954 - 55 Intake .006 Exhaust .016
1958 - 59 Intake .006 Exhaust .018
1960 - 61 Intake .006 Exhaust .018
These measurements are based on a HOT engine. A HOT engine is one that is
normalized. By the book this means an engine that has run for at least 30
minutes so that all components have reached their normal operating
temperature. If you want to cold set your valves add about .005" to each
measurement then let the engine come up to temperature and reset them to the
above identified numbers. There is no numbers in the book for years 1956
and 57 as is would appear that the valve system used hydraulic lifters and
not solids.
Hope this helps
Mac
52 Chev 1300 - and waiting for spring.
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