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well, that makes sense to me. thanks, NV

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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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