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Old May 26, 2019 | 08:07 AM
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Think you forgot a zero on #8 clearance.
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Think you forgot a zero on #8 clearance.

Yes i did lol. Vettnuts, are these in spec? Do you have a pic of the tech manual?
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Here are the service manual numbers, your values look fine. You actually fall within the production range rather than service, i.e., very little if any wear.


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Here are the rest of the results

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All within production values
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All within production values

Hey man thanks for the heads up on using the micrometer!

Im going to polish the exhaust runners, lap the valves one by one then assemble and put it back together.

What type.of lifters are you running? I was hoping the higher end Morels would allow me to use my manton pushrods im currently running. Im open for suggestions on lifters. Mine look okay, but "while im in there" is itching me.
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Can't go wrong with the high end Morels, and they are rebuildable. I have been running Morels for well over 10 years. Not sure what lifters you have now, but my Morels required a different pushrod as I recall they are taller to aid with high RPM oiling.
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I have the stock lifters now. Wondering what lifters to go with. So, without a doubt i will need to re measure pushrod length once heads are bolted down?

My pushrods are 7.370.

I remember measuring them was a pain in the *** but you really helped me out that time man!!


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