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    285 cam valve clearence

    whats the best gap setting for 285 piper cam.

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    Quote Originally Posted by LYNCHSTAR View Post
    whats the best gap setting for 285 piper cam.
    What piper say on the spec sheet is a good place to start mate

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    havent got sa spec sheet bud

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    Standard clearances........ although in my old age I've forgotton what standard is?! I'm sure someone will be along to tell you. If not check the Haynes

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    Some people do .20 .20. Others do .20 .25

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    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:

    https://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthrea...alve+clearance

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    .20 in .25ex for piper 285. Ive done them all .20 makes little difference tbh.

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    0.20 AND 0.20 Made a big difference on a couple of cars i've done

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    Re: 285 cam valve clearence

    Quote Originally Posted by newbstar* View Post
    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

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