ive got my motor out and am about ready to put the new clutch oilpan gasket and do a valve adjustment before it goes back in the car. can anyone help me out with the correct clearences to do an adjustment. Thanks

 

 

btw i know i need a manual but im cheap.

Valve Clearance (Engine COld):

Intake - 0.010 inch (0.25 MM)

Exhaust - 0.014 Inch (0.35 MM)

That's straight from my book.

Intake = .010 (.25mm)

 

Exhaust = .014 (.35mm)

What type of motor are these clearances for?

EA81 solid lifter.

 

GD

Would having a modified cam affect clearance distances?

Not on a solid lifter. These clearances are done cold. At operating temp, there really shouldn't be any clearance to speak of. Expansion of the valve train components wouldn't change with a different cam grind. But one must ask why you would have a cam ground for an EA81 solid lifter? Why not get a hydro lifter EA81 to begin with?

 

GD

Without taking the motor apart how would you know if you had hydro lifters?

EA81 solid lifter.

 

GD

 

yes. thanks guys