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Valve Clearance: Specifications

ENGINE              YEAR                 CLEARANCE

V6-232              82-83                .088-.189
V8-255              81-82                .123-.173                     
6-300               80-87                .125-.175
V8-302              80-87                .096-.165
V8-351M             80-81                .125
V8-351W             80-87                .123-.173
V8-400              80-82                .175
V8-460              80-87                .100-.150

On engines with hydraulic lifters, clearance specified is at valve stem tip with lifter collapsed.

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