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Re: if the valves are stuck will the piston hit it and damage the valves (216) 29tons #1556838 08/31/2024 1:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 120 California Central Coast O ol 55 'Bolter
ol 55 'Bolter O Joined: Oct 2014 Posts: 120 California Central Coast	There should not be a problem with pistons striking valves in 216 or 235 engines. In stock configuration, these are non-interference engines. 1955 1st Series 3100 ol'55

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if the valves are stuck will the piston hit it and damage the valves (216)	29tons	08/31/2024 10:30 AM
Re: if the valves are stuck will the piston hit it and damage the valves (216)	ol 55	08/31/2024 1:54 PM
Re: if the valves are stuck will the piston hit it and damage the valves (216)	Hotrod Lincoln	08/31/2024 3:10 PM

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