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07-21-2007, 07:34 PM

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valve drop

Whats the minimum safe valve drop distance?
What other factors come into consideration when measuring valve drop?

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07-23-2007, 08:50 AM

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I've never heard of "valve drop". Do you mean valve lift? Are you concerned about piston to valve clearance, spring binding or what?

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07-27-2007, 09:45 AM

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Measuring piston to valve by how far the valve drops, what is the minimum safe distance

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