Small Block & Big Block Chevy Specific - Valve guide clearance ?

sting66cp

10-26-2009, 09:02 AM

What is the recommended valve guide clearance for bronze guides in an aluminum head ? How do you check this clearance ?

kenSS

10-26-2009, 07:01 PM

about .0015"

HCCH

10-26-2009, 08:30 PM

Depends on the valve stem diameter. You check the clearance using a dial bore gauge.