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Originally Posted by margus014
How often do you need to adjust valve clearance on Saito FG57 engine?
Valve lash should be set after break-in & maybe after another gallon of fuel.

After that, do it at the beginning of the flying season.

It will increase at first as the 8 contact surfaces of the valve train seat in. After that, there will be minimal wear.