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b18 power , what to expect? 120-130

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posted by  Sil on  Sat Mar 15 02:27 CST 2008
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As others have suggested, if your engine is really quiet and you don't hear that typical sewing machine-like sound of valve ticking, you may have valve seat recession or your valves may be adjusted too tight. I don't want to alarm you, but it may be wise to check your valve lash. It should be around .018". Read about valve adjustment in the BB archives and on www.vclassics.com. A well-tuned B18, even without the modest mods here suggested and with the Weber down-draft, should not feel like a sluggard.

Bob S.
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"62 PV544 (B20, M41), "71 142E, "93 240 Classic Wagon.






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New b18 power , what to expect? [120-130]
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