RE: Cam Swap Stuff-Bolts & Clearances

[Rich Kinsley <rlkinsley@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bill Maurits wrote:
> 
> William,
> 
> It's not my first time installing a cam, just my first time installing
> a SOLID LIFTER cam. I know enough to know that I don't know...so I
> always ask a bunch of questions and clarify first!!
> 
> So if I set the lash @ .002 cold, I guess that makes it 0 when hot?
> 
> Thanks for the info
> 
> Bill M
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  On a cold engine, I usually set the lash .002 looser than called for 
so when
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Whoa! Don't set it at .002" but setting plus .002". They could be 
slightly open all the time after it warms up if you set it at .002". The 
specs for my poly with Gary P's hot street cam was .014" for both intake 
and exhaust with a cold engine. I'd think your cam should have come with 
a spec for the correct setting.




Rich Kinsley '64 Dodge Polara 4dr 318poly w/goodies


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