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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 06:54 AM
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Question 223 valve lash

What's the procedure, for adjusting valve lash, and what is the spec for the '59 223?
 
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Valve lash for a '60 is 0.019, hot or cold for both intake and exhaust, kind of straight forward.(Which I am sure it is the same for a '59). Take the valve cover off and then start it up and adjust while running with go-no-go feelers guages, at least that is how I've done it. Just don't wear a hooded sweatshirt with the strings hanging down or you may get caught. Kind of hard on the back too.
 
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