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Thanks for the input, guys...

I just set it at .004.

Heat expansion is likely linear. The difference in temp at 40 degrees vs 70 is probably zilch. I was under the impression that the valves/adjusters ran at 200-250 degrees. But a great mechanic pointed out that the valves likely run at 500-600+ degrees, as do the valve stems, etc. The difference in expansion from 40 degrees to 600+, probably isn't much more/less than from 70 to 600+ degrees, assuming its linear...
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