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Author Topic: How much clearance do I need between my cam and 82mm crank?  (Read 714 times)
rbeeson
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« on: September 13, 2011, 01:21:08 am »
I have started building a 2276 and didn't buy a cam with that was already clearanced for a stroker crank. I am using EMPI rods and have very minimal clearance (actually bumping each other) issues. I need to know what is the acceptable clearance for this issue?
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Reese
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2011, 06:03:49 pm »
Hi, I'd say 1mm, 0.04", That's at least what I shoot for..
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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2011, 10:36:49 pm »
Agreed. I shoot for 1mm or .040".
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2011, 02:54:02 pm »
Cam is clearanced 0.040. I searched and could'nt find anything about balancing the cam after it is clearanced for the crank. Is this an issue?
Thanks alot guys,
Reese
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2011, 09:38:57 pm »
Non issue.
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2011, 09:44:20 pm »
Quote from: Ohio Tom (DdK) on September 16, 2011, 09:38:57 pm
Non issue.
Thanks Tom!
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« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2011, 04:22:37 am »
I have built engines as close as .016" with no issues..

I have tore engines down that others have built and seen less then that without issues, But If I had a choice .030"+

With Lifters to cam .040"+
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