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RE: Conflicting data on solid lifter valve lash adjust
By John - 11/12/2004 10:28:31 PM; IP 142.177.85.118
A lot of good input here. Let me put in my two cents worth:

1/ Marine Engines run hotter as they are always under load. So up from the minimum I'd say.

2/ I use the 0.025 Crane cold specs.....works for me. Both intake and exhaust.....the difference between Intake and Exhaust clearances is merely a pain during adjustment for all it really does.

3/ 0.030 seems awfully high

4/ Because of the large dispacement, the difference between you lowest spec and your highest spec isn't actualy all that much. On an 1800cc 4-cyl, you'd notice it. Not likely on an FE, especially in a marine application. Leave those 2-4's of beer off the boat....for automotive applicateions....don't go to MacDonald's before the race as a follow-up said. It'd make more of a differance.

5/ Your engines are probably worth quite a bit....hope you have heat exchangers installed. Blocks dont' last long with salt water...longer with fresh, but not nearly as long as with anti-freeze.

6/ Wringing the last bit of power in a constantly loaded engine (marine use for example)is a mistake.....run it a bit rich.....run it with the timing a bit retarded...run it with the valves a bit loose.....longevity and your pocket book will admire you for it.

Nice boat....you are right....that's quite fast for a boat that size. Do you really need more? Plus, if you've always had success with your meticulous adjustments so far, whny change? The boat has been around for a long time with no trouble...why change? Besides, maybe (though unlikely) CC knew a bit about these engines in their boats.
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 No, both are specifically listed as "hot" -- P, 03/13/2003
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 RE: Wonder why Interceptor had a different tappet set? -- Bob Sprowl, 03/13/2003
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 RE: You've got the owners manual, I the service manual -- Mark, 11/09/2004
 RE: Conflicting data on solid lifter valve lash adjust -- John, 05/03/2004
 RE: Conflicting data on solid lifter valve lash adjust -- giacamo, 11/11/2004
 Ford 390/285HP Interceptor Manual Needed -- Steve B, 11/11/2004
RE: Conflicting data on solid lifter valve lash adjust -- John, 11/12/2004
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