Valve Clearances

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#1 Valve Clearances

Post by SimonBrown » Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:01 pm

Hi All,
Just about to fit a set of long skirt followers to my Series 2, which has later XJ6 cams, C35555 and C35556. The recommended clearance is 12-14 Inlet and Exhaust which sounds a touch vague. They were previously between 10 and 12 thou.
Some seem to say set them a little tighter than recommended, just wondered what forum members thoughts are?
Thank you
Regards
Simon
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1969 E Type Series 2 OTS
2013 F Type V6 Convertible
1975 Honda 400 Four

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#2 Re: Valve Clearances

Post by mgcjag » Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:09 pm

Hi Simon...not vague at all.....12-14.....aim for 13 and you will be spot on........probably will take 2 or 3 goes till they are all set between 12-14.....Steve
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