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too cold to adjust the valves? #1720288 01/02/15 04:43 PM 01/02/15 04:43 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California mickm OP master
mickm OP master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California	was going to do that later today, probably won't be higher that high 50's in the garage, if that. probably won't bother if it's too cold, but would that temp affect my cold settings?

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720289 01/02/15 04:46 PM 01/02/15 04:46 PM
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Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	I always set em cold but should make no difference that matters. I set my solid roller cold at .014 and end up w/about .020 and it calls for .026 hot so,........... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Thumperdart] #1720290 01/02/15 05:00 PM 01/02/15 05:00 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California mickm OP master
mickm OP master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California	Quote: I always set em cold but should make no difference that matters. I set my solid roller cold at .014 and end up w/about .020 and it calls for .026 hot so,........... was just referring to the possibly 20 ambient degrees colder than when i usually set them. maybe i should just do the smart thing for my fingers and wait until spring...

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720291 01/02/15 05:12 PM 01/02/15 05:12 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	I know what you meant and that`s my reason for the tighter than "recommended" clearances not being an issue............ 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Thumperdart] #1720292 01/02/15 05:18 PM 01/02/15 05:18 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California mickm OP master
mickm OP master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California	Quote: I know what you meant and that`s my reason for the tighter than "recommended" clearances not being an issue............ got it dom, thanks!

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720293 01/02/15 05:25 PM 01/02/15 05:25 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Thumperdart] #1720294 01/02/15 05:31 PM 01/02/15 05:31 PM
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DemonDust master Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,207 Menomonee Falls	It shouldn't matter, everything is shrinking the same with the lower temps. Set them as you would cold and it should have the same warm result. I've built engines in 40 degrees no problem. SDG Motorsports Hellcat Demon and Redeye Supercharger CNC Porting https://www.sdgmotorsports.com/

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720295 01/02/15 07:39 PM 01/02/15 07:39 PM
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mopar dave master Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,067 Mt Morris Michigan	I lash .006" tighter cold also. works good with iron block and aluminum heads. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720296 01/02/15 07:51 PM 01/02/15 07:51 PM
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Crizila master Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,506 Az	I don't even go in the garage when it's that cold. Fastest 300

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Crizila] #1720297 01/02/15 08:01 PM 01/02/15 08:01 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California mickm OP master
mickm OP master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California	Quote: I don't even go in the garage when it's that cold. well, i may not, depending on just how cold it is!

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720298 01/02/15 08:23 PM 01/02/15 08:23 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I wouldnt even consider the difference of 20.. set them the same as you would in 70 weather... the small amount that you would see wont matter.... but I keep my shop at 64* all through the winter if I am going out there... if I'm going away I turn it down to 50* (hot water heat in the floor)

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720299 01/03/15 12:07 AM 01/03/15 12:07 AM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,280 A gulag near you.	Quote: Quote: I don't even go in the garage when it's that cold. well, i may not, depending on just how cold it is! I would love it if COLD in my garage was 50 ... it's in the 20's right now ...

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: JohnRR] #1720300 01/03/15 12:16 AM 01/03/15 12:16 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California mickm OP master
mickm OP master Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,179 California	Quote: Quote: Quote: I don't even go in the garage when it's that cold. well, i may not, depending on just how cold it is! I would love it if COLD in my garage was 50 ... it's in the 20's right now ... yeah, i know. i got it pretty good here weather wise. valves all adjusted and buttoned up!

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: mickm] #1720301 01/03/15 12:26 AM 01/03/15 12:26 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,734 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,734 Bend,OR USA	Iron heads with iron block set them .002 looser cold, if aluminum heads and iron block set them .006 tighter. If aluminum block and heads set them .012 tighter and then check them later when warmed up, hot, to see how much YOUR motor changes My old Duster motor with Eddy RPM heads and Harlands Sharp 1.6 rockers changed from .018 cold to .019 when the coolant temp. gauge read 175 F Last edited by Cab_Burge; 01/03/15 03:18 PM. Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Cab_Burge] #1720302 01/03/15 01:06 PM 01/03/15 01:06 PM
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dare_dude mopar Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 567 Sth.IL	Thanks Good Info!

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: dare_dude] #1720303 01/03/15 10:14 PM 01/03/15 10:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,997 Anoka County, MN L Leigh master
Leigh master L Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,997 Anoka County, MN	How about I check mine Wed morning, @ approximately -15?

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Leigh] #1720304 01/03/15 10:50 PM 01/03/15 10:50 PM
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dartman366 I Live Here Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 13,247 Mt. Vernon, Ohio	Quote: How about I check mine Wed morning, @ approximately -15? don't forget to factor in the frost crystals. Light travels faster than the speed of sound,,,this is why some people seem bright untill you hear them speak.

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Leigh] #1720305 01/03/15 10:51 PM 01/03/15 10:51 PM
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Bigcube I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY	Why do people check lash without putting heat in the motor? I set mine hot and have checked them cold, they are all over the map. Different parts of the heads "see" more heat than others. Perhaps it worse with aluminum block and heads? I don't know, but checking them with heat in it is much more accurate. Jim

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Bigcube] #1720306 01/04/15 02:09 AM 01/04/15 02:09 AM
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Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,734 Bend,OR USA	Quote: Why do people check lash without putting heat in the motor? You need to set them cold before you can start the motor , correct? Last edited by Cab_Burge; 01/04/15 09:04 PM. Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: too cold to adjust the valves? [Re: Cab_Burge] #1720307 01/04/15 01:32 PM 01/04/15 01:32 PM
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Hemi Allstate master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,686 Mt. Eden Ky.	Quote: Quote: Why do people check lash without putting heat in the motor? You need to set themn cold before you can start the motor , correct? It may be a poor comparison, but, All of the motorcycle engines (Japanese) that I have adjusted valves on specify it is to be done cold. So, I think ,that once you know the difference between your hot and cold lash, cold would be fine? Mark 1996 Ram 1500 Sport 1968 road runner 1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019

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