Scott Paisley wrote:
> I was wondering about the importance of valve lash on higher
> performance cams. The cam I choose has a valve lash of
> .015 intake and .018 exhaust. These seem to be excessively
> large numbers. Are these to change the timing of the valves
> ever so slightly? I would guess the longer duration on the
> exhuast is to allow it to cool more. I really don't like
> the clatter of the valve train, and feel it can't be good for
> the long run. I talked to an engine builder who uses this
> cam and he says that I can tighten the valves up a bit.
>
> Can someone provide some insight on valve lash?
>
> -Scotty '75TR6
Scott thanks for posting. I was wondering about this myself. My new
Crane Cam has very similar value lash. Guess I will see how loud the
clacking is this weekend when I finally get to fire her up again.
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Roger Helman 71 TR6 CC67866L
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