Besides what Doug said, do the final clearance adjustment when the engine and transaxle are uncomfortably hot. When things warm up back there, clearances change- usually tightening up. So its always better to set up too much clearance to begin, then trim it a little when warmed up. This goes for valve or clutch adjustments, I've found.
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