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| | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 321 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 321 | So I now have 400 miles on a fresh 261 rebuild. When do you think I should recheck my valves? I was thinking anytime now would make sense. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
Patrick,
Wait to hear from the more experienced members, but I was "taught" years ago to tighten head bolts and check valve clearances after 500 miles (on a newly rebuilt mechanical-lifter head/engine).
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Told same as Tim. I found 2 loose pan bolts too. My on fault likely.Probably didn't go back and tighten them when mounting the pan.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 321 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 321 | That was what I was taught as well, but wanted to double check. Drop the oil, recheck head studs (Already did after cam break in too) and all that other good stuff. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | 500 miles. But it is CRITICAL that you make sure everything is good and hot before you go over the valves.
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