02-26-2010, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Originally Posted by olddog
The coeffecient of thermal expansion is multiplied times the distance, so a longer block will grow more than a short one over the same temp change.
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Absolutely true. Those with an aluminum FE block and aluminum heads, coupled with a solid flat tappet cam, actually have to set their valves to a negative lash value.  |
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