99 arctic cat 500 4x4 Valve clearance

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Nov 25, 2017 | 01:47 AM

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99 arctic cat 500 4x4 Valve clearance

What is the valve clearance for 1999 arctic cat 500 4 x 4

Nov 25, 2017 | 11:45 AM

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VALVE/TAPPET CLEARANCE (400/500)
Intake 0.05-0.10 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)
Exhaust (400) 0.22-0.27 mm (0.009-0.011 in.)
Exhaust (500) 0.17-0.22 mm (0.007-0.009 in.)

Nov 26, 2017 | 12:49 AM

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VALVE/TAPPET CLEARANCE (400/500)
Intake 0.05-0.10 mm (0.002-0.004 in.)
Exhaust (400) 0.22-0.27 mm (0.009-0.011 in.)
Exhaust (500) 0.17-0.22 mm (0.007-0.009 in.)

Which do I set the valves at 0.17 or 0.22 mm

Nov 26, 2017 | 09:10 AM

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All that means is if final adjustment clearance between the rocker arm and valve stem is between 0.17 mm(tightest point allowed) and 0.22 mm (largest amount allowed) then you're fine.

Nov 26, 2017 | 11:06 AM

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All that means is if final adjustment clearance between the rocker arm and valve stem is between 0.17 mm(tightest point allowed) and 0.22 mm (largest amount allowed) then you're fine.

thanks for for the help