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Old 06-06-2006, 02:49 AM
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Adjusting Valve Lash tonight
Adj. the valves tonight and i read that the spec where .010 Intake and .020 Exhaust? are these just the recommended spes? are there better specs to run to get better performance or less noisy?
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I think most people will tell you .08 and .18
10/20 is stock but I'd go a little tighter.
That's what I did.
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dont go too tight, you run the risk of the valve not closing completely, which will burn it. if it cannot transfer heat to the head, it will burn.
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I set mine at the recomended .010 and .020
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Alright, I'll be the **** whacko. I did .008 and .018; except for #6.

Since it typically runs hotter, I put it at the factory rec. .010 and .020.
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