Valve Clearance

monkihead · 09-28-2005, 05:42 PM

did you have to deck the block?? the stock thickness is .057in for the head gasket (1.2mm).

if you have a true straight edge and feeler gauge you can check yourself if it needs to be cut. if it doesnt, the valves should clear.

BRGNDY88 · 10-03-2005, 11:35 PM

Sorry it took me so long to get back. Based on your recomendations, a gasket set, new bolts, and all the coolant hose have been ordered. I did not have the block surfaced but in checking it, it is flat within .004 front to back and flat within .001 side to side at any point. I'm going to go for it since I don't drive it too hard. Although I must admit, I do like the way it takes curves and love pushing it on back roads.
I really appreciate your comments on adjusting the timing belt and gear. I never worked this deep on a overhead valve engine before. They have been too reliable- not a complaint. Basically I have only replaced the starter and alternator.

Questions. Does anyone know what the stamped numbers on the block face mean? There is a 3 by cylinder 1 and 2s by 2 thru 6.

Is 70 lbs a good torque for stock bolts and gasket?

mrnickleye · 10-04-2005, 03:56 AM

72 lb ft of torque. Be sure to do it in 3 steps and in proper sequence. #s on block are @_*%%&*(^^((*) ???????

09-28-2005, 05:42 PM	#1
monkihead SP58GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio texas Posts: 646	did you have to deck the block?? the stock thickness is .057in for the head gasket (1.2mm). if you have a true straight edge and feeler gauge you can check yourself if it needs to be cut. if it doesnt, the valves should clear. __________________ ....all you need is a small taste of success and you will find it suits you.... monique- better off dead

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10-03-2005, 11:35 PM	#2
BRGNDY88 Stock Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3	Sorry it took me so long to get back. Based on your recomendations, a gasket set, new bolts, and all the coolant hose have been ordered. I did not have the block surfaced but in checking it, it is flat within .004 front to back and flat within .001 side to side at any point. I'm going to go for it since I don't drive it too hard. Although I must admit, I do like the way it takes curves and love pushing it on back roads. I really appreciate your comments on adjusting the timing belt and gear. I never worked this deep on a overhead valve engine before. They have been too reliable- not a complaint. Basically I have only replaced the starter and alternator. Questions. Does anyone know what the stamped numbers on the block face mean? There is a 3 by cylinder 1 and 2s by 2 thru 6. Is 70 lbs a good torque for stock bolts and gasket?

10-04-2005, 03:56 AM	#3
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	72 lb ft of torque. Be sure to do it in 3 steps and in proper sequence. #s on block are @_%%&(^^((*) ???????