JGross(at)econolite.com writes:
>Also, the static valve clearances will change rapidly
>from a virgin state to a broken in state, and during
>this period, its not advisable to drive the car, or
>give it any thing more than a high idle.
>On my last cam (226/234 duration) the engine got
>appreciably noisier during the breakin period, and
>ended up needing 3 valve adjustments during its
>1000 mile breakin period.
>Reasons for the rapid lash changes included loss
>of parkerization on both the cam and lifters, resurfaced
>rocker fingers breaking in, pushrod balls breaking into
>the new lifter sockets ECT.
What is the recommended valve clearance (cold) for initial startup?
>Enlighten me Christopher, along with your Iski cam,
>did you purchase the uprated spring set, or did your
>head guy uprate your springs?
>If so, pay very close attention to the cam breakin
>procs.
Isky provided uprated springs, but I do not know the rates.
Jarrid, do you want to help me start this thing? I don't think I can
do it alone.
Christopher
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