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Originally Posted by pineapple
Admittedly I am in over my head on this subject, as this is my first flathead build, the deflection theory was my only thought regarding the clearance changing.I'm using original ford valves that I refaced etc. , so that may explain the lifter issue as these valves have probably had the stems ground once or more before I got to them, so my adjusters are probably out more than they should be.. If I end up with the lifters losing adjustment, I will use chevy valves next.. Anyone have a part # for them? Sorry Felix for hijacking your thread.. Thanks for all the input fellas!
Matt.
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Chev exhaust valves have all been the same, from the 1955 Chev 265, 283, 327, through the 350's...
The TRW # is s2090, but I'm running Manley's cause I like the cut down stem and the shape...
That said, If you're running a stock cam, the Chev valve is 1/16" longer, and that's a lot... I
've used them with a reground cam and they're just right.
Karl