Initial valve clearance

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OldRedTim

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I need to know what I should set the valve clearance to after putting the D342 in my D8 15A.

I know the valve clearance should be .016 with the engine up to temp. But what should I have it set at for the first run?

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Mon, Jul 2, 2018 10:43 PM

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Set it to .018 cold

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Mon, Jul 2, 2018 10:52 PM

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