VIDEO: Understanding Piston To Valve Clearance - Part 1

VIDEO: Understanding Piston To Valve Clearance – Part 1

Pro engine builder Steve Morris explains the procedures to measure piston-to-valve clearance.

There’s a lot that goes into understanding proper piston-to-valve clearance and how to set it up. Steve Morris of Steve Morris Engines walks you through the key things to know in this episode of Steve Tech.

This video – part 1 of 2 – is courtesy of Engine Builder.

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