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24V Valve Lash Limits

 
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Old 11-24-2007, 12:57 AM
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Default 24V Valve Lash Limits

Minimum

Intake
0.152 mm (0.006 inch)

Exhaust
0.381 mm (0.015 inch)

Standard

Intake
0.254 mm (0.010 inch)

Exhaust
0.508 mm (0.020 inch)

Maximum

Intake
0.381 mm (0.015 inch)

Exhaust
0.762 mm (0.030 inch)

Adjustments should only be performed when the engine coolant temperature is less than 60 °C (140 °F).
 
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The engines like the tighter tolerances for top end and looser tolerances for low end.
 
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I run either 8 intake 18 exhaust for stock trucks.

and 10 intake 20 exhaust for modified.

Unless they have a custom cam. Then things can change.

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Here is a simple write up on how to adjust you valve lash...

http://mopar.mopar1973man.com/2002%2...adjustment.htm
 
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You sure make that look easy.
 
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Originally Posted by Wyatt Earp
You sure make that look easy.
Funny part it is easy...
 
 
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