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Re: [Mgs] tappet question

To: crk@godblessthe.us,<mgacars@yahoogroups.com>,<mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Mgs] tappet question
From: Peter Caldwell via Mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Mon, 18 May 2015 09:28:43 -0500
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I recommend the go no-go method.  If you want 15, 
then use a 14 and a 16. 14 fits, 16 doesn't, then 
you have 15. Takes the feel out of feeler gauge.
         Peter C
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>When I went to reset the tappet clearance, I 
>found the old settings rather sloppy. I reset 
>them so that the gauge was snug ? it slid in but 
>it definitely tight. Which is correct? I know 
>that it makes a difference on performance and 
>full combustion. Yes, I did the checking while hot.
>
>TIA,
>
>Clayton

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