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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 11:46 AM
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Clearance question

My dad and i are putting together a 454. What should the clearance be between the rods? And how do we adjust it if necessary? Thanks.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 01:26 PM
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Need a reply ASAP, thanks!
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 02:04 PM
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There is no adjustment...

Tolerance is not critical. .008"-.020" is typical, .012" is about where it usually ends up.

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