Valve adjustment

« **Reply #25 on:** June 05, 2010, 03:50:20 PM »

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on June 05, 2010, 03:21:27 PM

great idea
when i do the non-running i spin the push rod with my finger until i feel resistance then 1/2 turn.

X2

« **Reply #26 on:** June 05, 2010, 04:01:15 PM »

Quote from: 2savage4you on June 05, 2010, 03:49:59 PM

I knew that, U knew that Now EVERYBODY knows that

By the way i set mine up on the stand with a priming tool and after running it for a bid i started to hear some "chattering" which i thought were valve's

turns out it was a tick sound and we all know what that is.

Yep header gasket

Easy fix

« **Reply #27 on:** June 05, 2010, 05:52:12 PM »

you guys dog a pro engine builder like the docter shame on you

« **Reply #28 on:** June 05, 2010, 05:59:54 PM »

Quote from: Howard19 on June 05, 2010, 05:52:12 PM

you guys dog a pro engine builder like the docter shame on you

you should see how i treat his employee (aka nancy boy)

« **Reply #29 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:10:16 PM »

Ralph you not really a mean guy lol

« **Reply #30 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:20:37 PM »

DELETE

« **Reply #31 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:20:59 PM »

Sniff sniff

Something smells funny

« **Reply #32 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:27:38 PM »

Hd is right old school but vacume is more stable at a half turn if you working with a close to stock cam just my 02

« **Reply #33 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:33:48 PM »

Quote from: 2savage4you on June 05, 2010, 06:20:59 PM

Sniff sniff

Something smells funny

« **Reply #34 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:37:05 PM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on June 05, 2010, 06:20:37 PM

. Trust me, it works ask Brandon (454Nordic)

isn't his motor blown up

Quote from: HDriderTH on June 05, 2010, 06:20:37 PM

. All that spinning pushrods n shit will take you all night.

mine still going 5 seasons

just funnin with ya terry

always more than one way to skin a cat

« **Reply #35 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:45:33 PM »

Oh hell yea, just quickest and easiest for me.

« **Reply #36 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:49:54 PM »

Quote from: Howard19 on June 05, 2010, 05:52:12 PM

you guys dog a pro engine builder like the docter shame on you

Thanks Howard.....Ya...no respect

« **Reply #37 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:51:52 PM »

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on June 05, 2010, 05:59:54 PM

you should see how i treat his employee (aka nancy boy)

Ralph..."Nancy Boy "....deserves what he gets...you dont see him commenting do you

« **Reply #38 on:** June 05, 2010, 06:54:00 PM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on June 05, 2010, 06:20:37 PM

Ok here's how ya do it son. Tighten down the nuts till you see four threads showing, start the motor. Remove one valve cover. Losen one valve at a time until you hear it then tighten slowly just till the ticking stops, go to the next one. Work quickly. The only time the oil gets out of hand is when the valve is making noise, shut off motor. After that whole side is done go back and give each one a 1/4 turn. Install the valve cover and do the other side. You should be able to do this in about 10 minutes. Trust me, it works ask Brandon (454Nordic) I just did his just like that right in front of him. Actualy anybodies boat that has been here with Hyd lifters gets adjusted just like that. All that spinning pushrods n shit will take you all night.

OMG

...little bit more to it than that,..pulled studs,and so much more,"Spinning pushrods /sht"....ouch

« **Reply #39 on:** June 05, 2010, 08:40:46 PM »

Quote from: enginedoctor on June 05, 2010, 06:54:00 PM

OMG ...little bit more to it than that,..pulled studs,and so much more,"Spinning pushrods /sht"....ouch

so enlighten all us back yard hacks

« **Reply #40 on:** June 05, 2010, 08:45:58 PM »

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on June 05, 2010, 08:40:46 PM

so enlighten all us back yard hacks

who ya calling a hack I prefer back yard butcher

« **Reply #41 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:00:44 PM »

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on June 05, 2010, 08:40:46 PM

so enlighten all us back yard hacks

Ralph... "back yard hacks"..

who said that

I so know better, I've worked w/you

Want my method...................$50.00 std. SCJB price

« **Reply #42 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:09:45 PM »

Quote from: enginedoctor on June 05, 2010, 06:51:52 PM

Ralph..."Nancy Boy "....deserves what he gets...you dont see him commenting do you

Ya well didnt see this thread

and this nancy boy dont give a flying crap. Just adjust the fricking things right! Adjusting while running, in my opinion, is a very messy and potentionaly (sp) not a good thing. Granted if ya have the cut out VC's does make it better

« **Reply #43 on:** June 05, 2010, 09:34:55 PM »

Quote from: 76NORDIC on June 05, 2010, 09:09:45 PM

Ya well didnt see this thread and this nancy boy dont give a flying crap. Just adjust the fricking things right! Adjusting while running, in my opinion, is a very messy and potentionaly (sp) not a good thing. Granted if ya have the cut out VC's does make it better

You are correct mark....if you have the cut out v/covers, and you STILL have 3' feet of oil skirting out , it makes a mess...shit You have been building engines w/me for 3 decades....just that you went gay...sorry , ment Ferd....

"Just adjust the fkn thing right"..

« **Reply #44 on:** June 05, 2010, 11:25:20 PM »

Quote from: enginedoctor on June 05, 2010, 06:54:00 PM

OMG ...little bit more to it than that,..pulled studs,and so much more,"Spinning pushrods /sht"....ouch

Been doin it for fourty five years

« **Reply #45 on:** June 06, 2010, 03:09:02 AM »

Quote from: HDriderTH on June 05, 2010, 06:33:48 PM

That wasn't meant for you.

I agree with what you said

« **Reply #46 on:** June 06, 2010, 08:28:05 AM »

go online to centuryperformance.com/adjusting-valve-lash-spg-14=great info

« **Reply #47 on:** June 06, 2010, 08:50:21 AM »

Quote from: enginedoctor on June 05, 2010, 02:38:49 PM

I just have a method that I have been using for over 30yrs and has never failed me, and Ralph this method avoids the mess/hazzard......(Especially in boats where you dont need the mess)

Quote from: enginedoctor on June 05, 2010, 09:00:44 PM

Want my method...................$50.00 std. SCJB price

Dave,

You have bashed every other mentioned method, but refuse to share your own.

This is not how we do things around here. Either share your information or keep your negative opinions to yourself.

...and charging for your knowlege? Not ok in my book. Its knowledge that drives this site. Do you see a cover charge at the door?

Lets just play nice.

« **Reply #48 on:** June 06, 2010, 09:02:03 AM »

this got a little out of hand. im gonna do it running, i have some oil in the bilge from an oil leak anyways.

« **Reply #49 on:** June 06, 2010, 10:44:04 AM »

in some cases (depending on the cam) mark you vibration dampner in 4 distinct 90* increments , hand crank the engine in rotation direction to TDC for each cylinder by firing order and adjust accordingly or more complicated .... slowly hand crank and observe the exaust valve/rocker barely starts to open , then adjust the cooresponding intake, continue cranking till intake/rocker cycles 3/4 thru and adjust the cooresponnding exaust I know it sounds confusing call or PM if Josh or I can help Tom

on SBC hydraulics we tighten the adjuster 1/4 to 3/4 turn past lifter plunger deflection (about .020 to .040) ,twist the pushrod with a very light feel (like you would a nipple

) as you tighten the adjuster nut, after you sense zero lash, then "preload" accordingly

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