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10-14-2014, 01:55 PM | #1 |
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Valve guide questions
I looked in a couple of the Model A books I have and couldnt find any reference to putting the split type guides in , and what is acceptable clearance.
I do have an old Motor manual that references flathead Fords from 35 to 46, and it called for .0025-.0045. I'm thinking those should be good numbers, since I still have the old tulip stem type valves and split guides. Another thing that book said puzzled me...It said to put the split 90 degrees from the camshaft. I would have thought if there was any side-loading you would want the most surface area available from the guide, and put the split parallel to the cam. I didnt think to look at how the two were that I took out already , but when I get back on it I will pay more attention to how they were before I started. Obviously I am missing something here, so I would appreciate any comments or advice. |
10-14-2014, 02:30 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Valve guide questions
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pull the guide down to remove the clip... I think YOUR thinking is correct, on guide placement... |
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10-15-2014, 05:11 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Valve guide questions
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I never thought about the tool for the V-8's, I have never torn one of those down. Thanks for that info. I still cant see why but I paid attention as I took the rest apart, and they were consistently all 90 degrees to the cam...There's no way that was random, it was done on purpose, I'd just like to know why. |
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10-16-2014, 12:47 AM | #4 |
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Re: Valve guide questions
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