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I haven't done anything for a stock "street" engine inso many years it's not funny.

One of the things I do look for is sufficient clearance that everything turns over with ease.

I go for the upper end of all clearances and in some areas a tad more. Main Shaft end play for example.

The cams I've been talking about with this project are all very low mileage items with no hey go in.discoverable wear. But I will measure them before they get used.

Still haven't been able to find someone I trust to do the machine work I need. Might have to send the cases all the way back to Queensland. I do hope not.
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