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Old 05-10-2007, 06:49 AM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 88 coupe View Post
How would someone expect to do machine work (or check it) without knowing what dimensions he is working to?
Agreed, but this is the same shop that ordered the wrong cam...

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Here is a short explanation. Works for any OHV GM, Ford, or Chrysler I've done.
That's a great link, thanks. I was not aware of the fixture for holding the dial indicator.

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If they took enough time to make them all the same height, odds are, they set them correctly. The actual height must still be checked, but only on on the two end valves.

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Agreed. Of course, I'm willing to bet that most machine shops are used to Chevy style heads and allow a lot more tolerance on the installed stem height since they assume you can take it out with rocker adjustment. I'm afraid I've just had bad luck with machine shops.
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