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digcot65
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tappets

Post by digcot65 » Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:15 pm

Ive just finished rebuilding the head off my friends 1947 Rover 14 I believe the tappet clearance when warm,is 10 thou.But what is it when first setting them when cold as they will change as they get warm Len

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Re: tappets

Post by 47p2 » Mon Feb 14, 2022 6:54 pm

I don't know of any data regarding cold settings therefore to allow for metal expansion from heat I would suggest adding 2-3 thou for cold and check as soon as everything is up to temperature

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