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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    well, that makes sense to me. thanks, NV
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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    I was thinking more about this topic today, when I was out driving my newly rebuilt 230 engined M37. Which seems to run fine. As for Just Me above, I can see where a little more or less lift of a valve can have some effect on power and torque, ie with valve lift and duration. But we are...
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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    Bill, I just had a glass of wine with dinner, and got to wondering if the civilian Power Wagon maintenance specs also changed to the larger clearances. I think I will try to find something about it. Your picture above shows a handsome motor. I think I have finally fixed my oil leak, it was...
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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    I am not here to say which valve clearance is best, or safest, or appropriate. But Having spent 30 years in the army, from '69 on, I have some awareness of the military having to "work with what they have" in personnel. I am pretty sure the American trooper of today is surely far more educated...
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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    wow, those are loose clearances!! I set mine per Charles Talbert's cold settings. Quiet, no tapping, and great power. But the military has their own reasons for specs. NV
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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    just be sure you have your valves at whatever position gives the maximum tappet clearance. When the piston is at TDC & about about to start its downward power stroke, its valves will be closed with maximum clearances. You need tappet wrenches to do this. NV
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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    and if you set them cold per above, with the engine on a stand, without all the manifolds and such, it is much easier. I just checked mine over and over, and now have no ticks or other noise. NAM VET
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    Adjusting valve on a dodge flat head

    Everything you need to know here: http://g741.org/PHPBB/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1354
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