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Dave@theshore · 05-09-2010, 01:13 PM

What's the gap setting for adj'able lifters, please. Thanx, FB

Jim Parker Toronto · 05-09-2010, 02:06 PM

Same as regular lifters! .014 in and .016 ex I think. Check Les Andrews book any of the suppliers books.........

James Rogers · 05-09-2010, 06:02 PM

With new modern valves I set mine at .011, all. There is less growth in the new valves so you can set them closer.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 05-09-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave@theshore

What's the gap setting for adj'able lifters, please. Thanx, FB

BTW, where did you get the cam, --or even more importantly, who reground the cam? Depending on the specs, there may be a little Hp advantage running the exhaust valve a little loose however the noise may be a tad more than you want to hear.

pat in Santa Cruz · 05-10-2010, 12:09 AM

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if you know who ground it, they would be the ones to ask. Different grinders use different clearances. Ford original spec was .010 intake/ .013 ex. Many others prefer .013 in/.015 exhaust to avoid valve burn. I just got a new .330 lift cam from Bill Stipe ( excellent mid range performance, BTW) and he said to set it at .012 for both because of the way he ground the ramp.

05-09-2010, 01:13 PM	#1
Dave@theshore Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 12	Valve adj, touring cam What's the gap setting for adj'able lifters, please. Thanx, FB

05-09-2010, 02:06 PM	#2
Jim Parker Toronto Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,289	Re: Valve adj, touring cam Same as regular lifters! .014 in and .016 ex I think. Check Les Andrews book any of the suppliers books.........

05-09-2010, 06:02 PM	#3
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	Re: Valve adj, touring cam With new modern valves I set mine at .011, all. There is less growth in the new valves so you can set them closer.

05-10-2010, 12:09 AM	#5
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: Valve adj, touring cam Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) if you know who ground it, they would be the ones to ask. Different grinders use different clearances. Ford original spec was .010 intake/ .013 ex. Many others prefer .013 in/.015 exhaust to avoid valve burn. I just got a new .330 lift cam from Bill Stipe ( excellent mid range performance, BTW) and he said to set it at .012 for both because of the way he ground the ramp.