Valve Guide Clearence

BigYellowIron

Diesel Tech
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What should one see for clearence with bronze guides? This is on a pulling engine.

Thanks

Adam
 
What should one see for clearence with bronze guides? This is on a pulling engine.

Thanks

Adam

.003 thous with out seals .004 thou with seals. is what i use on drag engines. stock is .002, for pullin id say 4-5 should be fine:rockwoot:
 
I all ways run on the loose side. Time has tuaght me that it the way to go. Sticking valves and crashing pistons sucks.

I run .004 with out seals.
 
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