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Hi Guys,
just need some info, can you tell me what I should adjust my valves to on a rebuilt engine, 1939 120 8 Cyl regards Bill.
Posted on: 2012/1/17 15:47
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Hot clearances:
0.007" Intake 0.010" Exhaust
Posted on: 2012/1/17 16:11
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Bill,
Checked with Wade. Add 0.002" for initial adjustment when cold and setting up the tappets. Did this on my '41 120 when rebuilding, and it's real quiet. Therefore 0.009" Intake and 0.012" Exhaust.
Posted on: 2012/1/18 0:30
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