Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment

[John Maertens <mcdac@rconnect.com>]

That sounds like the procedure for hydraulic lifters.
John '51 1/2 Ton
Minnesota

Chris Dillon wrote:
> 
> Well I'll show my ignorant 2 cents.  Some old time rodders told me and showed 
>me
> how to adjust valves while running and I use it all the time.  I loosen the
> rocker until it begins to clack and the turn it 3/4 of turn tight and you 
>ready
> to go.  Tighten less if your valves are beginning to recess.  I've used this
> method on 15 V-8 and 3 straight 6s.  and have not blow up a motor yet.  I was
> also told its best to be a little loose than tight.  I also stop the engine
> count the number of turns to remove the nut off the rocker and clean the 
>threads
> add lock tight and put the nut back on to the specified # of turns.  I know 
>the
> old 6's had keepers, but the usually break off on me.  Just my method use it 
>or
> lose it.
> 
> Chris Dillon
> 
> '51 Chevy 3100 ROD
> '66 Mustang STOCK
> 
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