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Topic: Setting gap on solid lifters
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1455
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-31-2004 10:26 PM
   
I there a place where I can find the whole procedure to adjust my valves. The motor is new and this is my first solid lifter motor
P.S. its a 302------------------
Jim B. 70 Maverick Grabber clone 302,T-10 4 speed,Weld RODLITES,Holley 650 D.PUMP,ELD.RPM intake,CUSTOM GRIND CAM,MSD ignition,2.5 " pipes Candy apple blue metal flake!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-01-2004 12:39 AM
In the firing order starting with #1
Set the intake just as the exhaust begins to open.
Set the exhaust just before the intake closes.
Best method, none better or more accurate!------------------
Alex Denysenko
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4377
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 06-01-2004 08:38 AM
Here it is in long form:http://www.compcams.com/Technical/CurrentCatalog/HTML/408-412.asp Scroll down to 'Adjusting valve lash on mechanical camshafts'
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1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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69maverick
Moderator Posts: 1455
From: Thomaston,CT.
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 06-02-2004 11:50 AM
I'm having a bit of a hard time finding the specs on the clearences the cam is a comp with .530 lift 244-247 duration @ 50
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