Sep 15, 2012 #1 N norbs Classic fast, XFI, SPortsman & MS3 programming Joined May 25, 2001 Messages 6,202 What is the best clearance to use for the cam end play, with the roller bearing setup on the end?
Sep 16, 2012 #2 L lazaris Active Member Joined May 25, 2001 Messages 1,497 norbs said: What is the best clearance to use for the cam end play, with the roller bearing setup on the end? Click to expand... .004-.008
norbs said: What is the best clearance to use for the cam end play, with the roller bearing setup on the end? Click to expand... .004-.008
Sep 16, 2012 #3 N norbs Classic fast, XFI, SPortsman & MS3 programming Joined May 25, 2001 Messages 6,202 Thanks
Sep 16, 2012 #4 B bison Moderator Staff member TurboBuick.Com Supporter! Joined Dec 19, 2005 Messages 18,053 You can go down to almost nothing. Just don't preload it.
Sep 16, 2012 #5 N norbs Classic fast, XFI, SPortsman & MS3 programming Joined May 25, 2001 Messages 6,202 Do you think the timing cover will expand when the engine gets hot?
Sep 19, 2012 #6 ek02 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 31, 2008 Messages 1,226 Interesting question. Any ideas on if the front cover increases or decreases the cam thrust clearance when the engine gets hot? I set mine up at .004. I used to run .010. I hope it increases the clearance a little when hot.
Interesting question. Any ideas on if the front cover increases or decreases the cam thrust clearance when the engine gets hot? I set mine up at .004. I used to run .010. I hope it increases the clearance a little when hot.