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LYNCHSTAR
18-04-2013, 21:04
whats the best gap setting for 285 piper cam.

Dave Reed
18-04-2013, 21:35
whats the best gap setting for 285 piper cam.

What piper say on the spec sheet is a good place to start mate

LYNCHSTAR
18-04-2013, 21:43
havent got sa spec sheet bud

Alex
19-04-2013, 08:10
Standard clearances........ although in my old age I've forgotton what standard is?! :D I'm sure someone will be along to tell you. If not check the Haynes :agree:

gardner51
19-04-2013, 08:20
Some people do .20 .20. Others do .20 .25

Woznaldo
19-04-2013, 11:29
Ex 0.20, In 0.15. Is what it should be for a std C1J, despite what the Haynes says.

Look here for more info:

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=2357&highlight=valve+clearance

Brigsy
19-04-2013, 11:55
.20 in .25ex for piper 285. Ive done them all .20 makes little difference tbh.

newbstar*
19-04-2013, 17:50
0.20 AND 0.20 Made a big difference on a couple of cars i've done :)

James5
19-04-2013, 19:58
0.20 AND 0.20 Made a big difference on a couple of cars i've done :)

I have always done this on my 293/285 cam and other cams I have setup for peeps aswell