Rebuilding a spare engine and found on inspection that I am going to need to go to
oversize tappets .
What is the recommended clearance between the tappet stem and the valve
guide ?
Thank you.
Tappet Clearance
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Kerry
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Re: Tappet Clearance
That will depend on what valves, original or new replacement.
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Re: Tappet Clearance
Hi John,
Most of the suppliers sell a piloted reamer for the oversized tappets. I have found them to be a perfect fit. They are a little pricy
check with people you know they may have one. Or be in need and willing to share the cost.
Craig.
Most of the suppliers sell a piloted reamer for the oversized tappets. I have found them to be a perfect fit. They are a little pricy
check with people you know they may have one. Or be in need and willing to share the cost.
Craig.
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Re: Tappet Clearance
I have a reamer. I can come to your house and do the job. I am only 5 miles away.
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Art M
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Re: Tappet Clearance
It is Art from Huron, Ohio who has the reamer and it is John from Huron, Ohio who needs a reamer. Many many miles from Arizona..
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Re: Tappet Clearance
Oops! after re reading your question, the difference in terminology from each end of the world 
tappet clearance would be the lash, but what you are asking is push rod clearance correct? Well Ford specs are STD diameter is .4355", to .4365" and push rod guide holes are .437" The 2 over size push rods are .015" and .030" OS.
tappet clearance would be the lash, but what you are asking is push rod clearance correct? Well Ford specs are STD diameter is .4355", to .4365" and push rod guide holes are .437" The 2 over size push rods are .015" and .030" OS.-
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Re: Tappet Clearance
John, you have my condolences on the loss of your mother which was shown in the local paper. I used to work with your brother Ti. He was well organized.
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Art
Sent you several messages thru the forum.
I can be reached at roswellplastic@aol.com
Thank you
Johnr
Sent you several messages thru the forum.
I can be reached at roswellplastic@aol.com
Thank you
Johnr
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John, I hope to call you soon for a visit. Sorry about not responding quicker.
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