I do the best job I can. If it reads wrong I redo it. Still, this is an art is is not science. I do not think slight variations matter if they are only slight.

I never consider that while I'm working. The goal is always perfection and usually turns out very well. That being said the next time I adjust valves it's likely the engine won't start because none of them will close.

I'm old and I know the FSM method works just fine. After you guys have used this new method over 50K miles let me know. I may try it your way.

Never-the-less, thank you all for your contributions to this thread.

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