Help with valve setting (cold )

[Dave 38]

Iam setting the valves today on my 230 cu.in. Dodge. And the book only shows 10 hot int & exh. Anyone set cold ?. I was thinking 12 to 14 until I get it up and running. Thanks

[Phil 32DL6]

19 minutes ago, Dave 38 said:

I am setting the valves today on my 230 cu.in. Dodge. And the book only shows 10 hot int & exh. Anyone set cold ?. I was thinking 12 to 14 until I get it up and running. Thanks

I did exactly that on my '32's 217 cid engine two years ago and it's been purring perfectly ever since. You might hear some very faint tapping noise but that's preferable to the alternative.

[nearchoclatetown]

I agree, Dave. Those guys had to be masochists to set them hot. My hands barely fit when they are cold. Let's see and hear some video of this puppy soon? Are you going to stick it on the dyno for s and giggles?

[Dave 38]

My engine builder has a Dyno.Might just do that for fun.Iam off for 2 weeks but can't work on the car. I tried to take off 3 fingers last week! So I'll do what I can on it.

[nearchoclatetown]

Jeepers, Dave. You do know they don't grow back? I have a few that don't work like they should. Hope you heal!!

[Spinneyhill]

After adjusting the tappets on my 1936 Chev, engine running as specified, way back when, the feeler gauge looked pretty rotten, beaten and bent.
Basically useless. So one buys another set just for the .006" finger.