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Easy way to check piston to valve clearance
I have been wanting to upgrade my 1.6 roller rockers on my SBF to 1.7 for more lift. I was thinking that an easy way to check the piston to valve clearance without taking the heads off would be to just remove the valve cover, bring the piston up to TDC with the valve in the most open position, and then simply push the rocker open all the way and see how much farther the valve goes down before hitting the piston. I can use a dial indicator to measure. This seems so easy, why don't you ever hear about it. Everyone always says to take the heads off and use clay. Am I missing something??
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Last edited by CobraEd; 01-16-2008 at 07:56 AM..
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