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Re: Valve Adjustment

To: Trspit1500@aol.com
Subject: Re: Valve Adjustment
From: Ted Schumacher <tedtsimx@q1.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Aug 1999 12:35:38 -0400
Trspit1500@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Ok guys I have a question.  Everyone said to adjust the valves to .010, but
> Ted Schmucher said not to do this, he said .012.  I did them to that and it
> is very noisy.  Is there any reason for this Ted.  Any info would be
> appreciated.  I am going back to .010 tomorrow morning.
> Thanks
> Mike
> 1980 Spit
mike, it is cheaper to listen to valves than to have themn burn.  we
always did this at our dealership and still do on any cars today.  if
they are "really" noisy, go back through and recheck clearances. also,
this is based on a stock cam.  the .012" will keep the valves from going
tight and burning the edge of the valve.  ted 
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