Originally Posted by Rudolph Hart

Dave likes to use the standard saito feeler gauge which is 1mm i think, i've thrown mine out because if i remember right, and feel free to correct and/or elaborate the old cast iron car engines had big valve lash set as standard because the valve gap CLOSED as the engine came up to proper operating temps. From what i've read here in the past our single piece barrel/head aluminium saito engines expand (get taller) in the opposite direction when the come up to proper operating temp, so the valve gap GROWS. I've never had a burnt valve yet while setting the gap with a cigarette paper, or if you like feeler gauges .002 when cold. Anybodies thoughts welcome also.

ps dave did you get that rod sorted out for the fa82?