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460 piston to valve clearance

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I have a 1972 460 block that i am installing DOVE-C heads on. I am also installing a comp cam 292H. It has a .560 valve lift. The motor has the stock pistons in it. They have a small dish in them already. Do i need to worry about the valves smacking the pistons?
 
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68torino said:
I have a 1972 460 block that i am installing DOVE-C heads on. I am also installing a comp cam 292H. It has a .560 valve lift. The motor has the stock pistons in it. They have a small dish in them already. Do i need to worry about the valves smacking the pistons?

well thats one reply anyone else know? Does anyone know the stock lift on a 460?
 
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