Thread: Valve length
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Old 12-17-2016   #4
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Default Re: Valve length

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Originally Posted by SAM/CH ZR-1 View Post
Thank you Jerry.
So it means when you use for example regrounded stage 2 cams in 93-95 engines you can run into the problem to get not enough lifter pre-load.
That is exactly what happens. Depending on how radical the regrind is, even more material is removed from the base circle diameter, and even early/longer valves are not tall enough & lash caps are needed.
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