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Woodie

Woodie

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And also what is the correct gap on the valves? and is it done hot or cold? 1275 engine, 1970 midget
 
Stock cam?
0.012 for both int and exh. I like to set them from cold.
Dug
 
Valve to rocker clearance per the manual is 0.012 in (0.30 mm) done cold.

From the manual:
It is important that the clearance is set when the tappet of the valve being adjusted is on the heel of the cam, (ie opposite the peak) This can be effected by carrying out the adjustments in the following order (which also avoids turning the crankshaft more than necessary). Valves are numbered 1 to 8 from the front of the engine.
Valve fully open: / Check and adjust:
8 / 1
6 / 3
4 / 5
7 / 2
1 / 8
3 / 6
5 / 4
2 / 7

I hope this helps you.
 
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