This video is all about piston to valve clearance. Luckily I show you how to do the right thing the wrong way!
After installing a new cam or cylinder heads it is a great idea to check piston to valve clearance. This can be accomplished using the "clay method" or checker springs. In this video we discuss both. However, what happens when you find you don't have enough clearance?
You have a few options... You can install new pistons with valve reliefs, change your cam/heads, rent a custom valve relief cutting tool, or DO IT YOURSELF.
I show you the latter and I'll warn you it's not for the faint of heart. This method may only cost you $20 but it's going to take some grit and determination and I'm not sure I'd recommend it on your custom $6,000 crate motor. However, if you're working on a budget with used parts or a junkyard motor this could be a quick fix and have you putting your engine back together in no time!
00:00 Introduction
01:22 What Does it Mean to Clay a Piston?
02:08 How Does Cam Timing Affect P-V Clearance
03:19 Piston Fly Cutting Options
03:53 How to Make Your Own Piston Fly Cutting Tool
04:22 How to Make a Positive Stop
05:21 Let's Start Cutting
06:12 Helpful Tips
30 июл 2024
