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Offline jguzzi

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valve clearance 78 Convert
« on: January 12, 2021, 06:29:02 PM »
I am without my manual at the moment and a search of the site was unsuccessful.....ca n someone tell me the proper tappet clearances for a '78 Convert....I think I have set them at .008 inches for both intake and exhaust but I cannot remember for sure.  Best to ask and thank you in advance.
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Re: valve clearance 78 Convert
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2021, 06:45:18 PM »
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Re: valve clearance 78 Convert
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2021, 06:59:01 PM »
Book calls for .009"  Everyone does there own preference on that.
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Re: valve clearance 78 Convert
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2021, 09:12:39 PM »
I always used .009" on both intake and exhaust, but decided to try .006" intake and .008" exhaust. Slightly quieter, but that's about it.
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Re: valve clearance 78 Convert
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2021, 07:08:50 AM »
Thanks gentlemen....I will stick with the .009.
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