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The first part of checking valve-guide clearance is to mic the valve stems. If the stem measures less than 0.340 inch, it's junk, according to Alvarez. This new Manley valve comes in at 0.341, which is right on the money. This is the figure Alvarez used to set up his dial-bore gague.
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The first part of checking valve-guide clearance is to mic the valve stems. If the stem measures less than 0.340 inch, it's junk, according to Alvarez. This new Manley valve comes in at 0.341, which is right on the money. This is the figure Alvarez used to set up his dial-bore gague.  View Related Article

 

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