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martinliddiard
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From: orpington,Kent<England
Registered: Mar 2003

posted 03-12-2003 12:09 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for martinliddiard   Click Here to Email martinliddiard     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hi Guys,

I am hoping you can help me. I am trying to put an engine back together and do not no what sort of clearance I should be giving. I have a Comp Cams Extreme Energy part number CCA 35-250-4 and CCA832 Lifters with roller rockers.

Would appreicate your advise on what the valve clearance should be.

Thanks and regards,

Martin

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Red65
Gearhead

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From: Northglenn, CO, USA
Registered: Jul 2002

posted 03-12-2003 01:12 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Red65   Click Here to Email Red65     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I used .100 piston to valve using the clay method.

Here's CompCams link on valve clearance:

http://www.compcams.com/catalog/021.html

Welcome to M&M!!!

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V8 Thumper
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From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001

posted 03-12-2003 09:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for V8 Thumper   Click Here to Email V8 Thumper     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
The general rule is .080 on the intake, .100+ on the exhaust. Unless you run Superstock

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