setting up solid valve train

[Daz570]

what sort of clearence would you guy/gals reccomend when setting up a solid cam?

cheers,
Dan.

 

[ramcharger]

what sort of clearence would you guy/gals reccomend when setting up a solid cam?

cheers,
Dan.

That should be specified by the cam manufacturer. Their specification can be tightened up a bit at the strip for a hair more lift but for street use it would be a good idea to stick with what they reccomend.

The hot clearance may change with Aluminum heads vs. Iron too. Ask the cam supplier.

 

[Daz570]

the supplier was an ebayer, so no idea,
just chasing a ballpark clearance figure is all..

 

[doug 371]

start with 26/26

 

[koryliss]

I've run 3 solids (although I can only find 2 cam-cards!) and the clearance varies materially depending on lobe design. In all cases the manufacturer specifies clearances when hot - the cold setting (which is not given) is quite different depending on head material.... aluminum and iron do not expand the same when hot.

Kory