Help, I have a 1962 Chevy and need to know how to adjust the valves? Solid lifters not hydraulic. Any help much appreciated. Also, what is the correct gap on the points? Thanks Steve
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Help, I have a 1962 Chevy and need to know how to adjust the valves? Solid lifters not hydraulic. Any help much appreciated. Also, what is the correct gap on the points? Thanks Steve
According to Chiltons Truck Repair Manual 1961-1971:
GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Cu inch = 235 Years = 61-62 Bore and stroke = 3.5625 x 3.937 Firing order = 1-5-3-6-2-4 Developed Horse Power @ RPM = 135 @ 4000 Developed Torque @ RPM = 217 @2000 Compression Ratio = 8.25 Carburetor = 1v Valve Lifter type = Mech Normal Oil Pressure = 35
VALVE SPECIFICATIONS
Lash (hot) inches Intake = .006 Exhaust = .018
Angle Degrees Face Intake = 31 exhaust = 46 seat intake = 31 exhaust = 45
Stem Diameter inches intake = .341 exhaust = .341
Stem Clearance intake = .001 exhaust = .003
Valve Lift intake = .310 exhaust = .332
Valve spring lbs. @ inches open = 163 @ 1.52 closed = 65 @ 1.84
free Length = 2.16
TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS
Spark Plug Gap = .035 Point Dwell = 28 - 33 Point Gap = .019 Ignition Timing = 5 Before Crank case Comp Pressure = 130 Valve clearance in lot exten. = .006 H .018 H Fuel Pump Press = 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 Idle Speed = 500
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