Jarrid,
By eliminating the springs, it would seem you have eliminated a
considerable portion of the drag of reciprocating resistance on the rockers
and 5 thou should be adequate clearance, and probably one tenth of the range
of the typical "strike" on the valve stem. I thought about making the same
"spacers" when I bought my metal lathe, but I have been too busy with my
Mother's estate and recycling her home-stuff to even setup the machine. I
must admit this list does fester some very interesting concepts and ideas.
Jim Leach PTC Seattle
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