Thread: Building a ZZ430 clone. Question about quench, compression ratio, etc.

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Originally Posted by v6underpressure

So you are also saying that a 0.028" gasket will work with my combination?

I would think it would be prudent to check your valve to piston clearances with modeling clay, especially based on Jack's recollection,

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

I'd be careful with a thinner head gasket, because, as I remember, when I added the the hot cam/roller lifter combo to my FB-385, the valve/piston clearance was OK, but just about the minimum recommended.