[Spridgets] rocker clearance

[Rick Fisk]

The 0.029 in. spec is a whole different thing used when you are assembling the engine.  If your engine is together and you just want to set the valve clearance it should be 0.012 in. set cold.

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> On Oct 31, 2015, at 4:06 PM, Michael Rowe via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> New 1275 engine.
> Haynes says "Rocker clearance, timing only = 0.029 in.
> My mechanic/tutor says, "that is twice what it should be."
> Bentley says:
> Rocker clearance: Running (Standard) = 0.012 in. cold
>                                 Running (competition work) = 0.015 in.
>                                 timing        = 0.029 in.
> Online sites agree on  = .012 in. cold.
>  
> So what is the 0.029 in. for?
>  
> Michael Rowe
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