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Cold Method

  1. Remove valve cover and gasket.
  2. Alternately set each piston to TDC of compression stroke.
  3. Adjust intake valves to 0.008" and exhaust valves to 0.012" lash.
  4. Reinstall valve cover with new gasket.
PISTONS, PINS, RINGS

Engine PISTONS Clearance PINS RINGS
Piston Fit Rod Fit Rings End Gap Side Clearance
1966-70 .0004 -.0008" ..... Press Comp.    
1 .010-.016" .0024-.0034"
2 .010-.016" .0013-.0025"
Oil .008-.014" .0013-.0025"
1971 .0004-.0012" ..... Press Comp.    
1 .010-.016" .0024-.0034"
2 .010-.016" .0013-.0025"
Oil .008-.014" .0013-.0025"
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