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RE:Flat Piston To Domed Piston

2.5K views 10 replies 8 participants last post by  engineczar  
The checking springs are a good method for seeing your piston to valve clearance. But be sure to check the clearance through the whole revolution of the cam. If you just check it at TDC your reading won't be giving you the full story. You may run into tighter clearances during the intake and exhaust stroke. I know with my 383, during my intake stroke is where I get the closest distance between my piston and valve.