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valve lash help please

Posted: 6/19/04 1:05pm Message 1 of 3
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
Joined: 1/13/2004
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
Getting ready to start the beast! I can't find a reference that tels me what to set the lash for a solid lift 427-435 hp. Can anybody help?


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valve lash help please

Posted: 6/19/04 5:24pm Message 2 of 3
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
Joined: 12/3/2001
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
1967-1969 427/435 HP- .024 In .028 Ex. (HOT)
1967-1968 427/430 HP- .022 In .024 Ex. (HOT)

This info is straight out of a vintage 1973 Chilton's Manual I had in the basement. Covers 1966 to 1973.
Hope this helps.
Sarge |thumb|



GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.
3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
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valve lash help please

Posted: 6/20/04 7:15am Message 3 of 3
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
Great! Thanks a bunch. |cheers|


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