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Jul 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?

Jul 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?

Jul 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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