Otto... this engine was a fresh build sitting on a homemade wooden rolling stand. New valve job and rebuilt rocker arms. I needed to set the valves close enough for the engine to run when installed without being too tight when warmed up. The last thing I wanted was bent pushrods etc. I chose .010 and .020 as being close enough for the engine to start and run without damage to the valve train. And start it did... ran so smooth and quiet that I decided "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." I've put a couple hundred miles on it and the response has shown plenty of power and zip.. When I hear the valves chattering amongst themselves then I will go in and do an "attitude adjustment." Until then, I will enjoy having to listen for the exhaust to tell if it's running.
~~ Jethro 1954 3100 Back to Life In the Dity Gallery 1951 3100 (gone) / 1956 4400 (still in the neighborhood) / 1957 6400 with dump body (retired) / 1959 3100 panel (in the woods junked) / 1978 Custom Deluxe K10 / 1993 S-10 4.3 / 2004 Chevy Crew Cab / 1945 John Deere H / 1952 John Deere B / 1966 John Deere 2510 / 1967 John Deere 1020
