Valve setting

[61Jack]

Let me try this again... Hello all from Tx. Just purchased a 61 BelAir bubbletop
with a 348 tripower, four speed, posi rear. I don't know exactly what cam is has although the owner said it has a streetable solid lift cam. It also has roller-rockers, forged pistons. I would like to know what the valve setting should be.
That's about all I know about the engine. Thanks for any info. 61Jack

 

[Ronnie Russell]

Hey Jack, Hello from northeast Texas. You can set at .026 , both intake and exhaust and be close. Some of the older grinds are a little tighter than that, but I think .026 will work for you. And welcome to the forum.

 

[tripower]

Hey Jack, The valve lash on my 348 solid lifter comp cam is 18.

 

[61Jack]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks again. 61Jack

 

[Bosco]

Welcome from one newbie to another