I think that when adjusting the 235 there is a method where, once you
find TDC on #1 cylinder, you only have turn the engine one revolution to
adjust all the valves. Can't remember it off the top of my head.
Anybody help me out on this?
Yes, I believe there is a hot and cold lash specified, and possibly an
extreme service setting also. I think the cold setting is just to get
you close so the engine will start.
> ----------
> From: Claude Ramey[SMTP:rameyfam@n-link.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 2:59 PM
> To: MIKE RAHL
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment
>
> I thought I remembered seeing a cold and a hot valve lash setting in
> the
> repair manuals? We used to do my buddies Camaro with solid lifters and
> a
> small block while it was running. A little messy sometimes.
> If youre adjusting valves whith the engine off, you do need to make
> sure
> the valve is at a complete closed condition. There's some kinda
> pattern
> when intakes all the way open you can adjust exhuast or something like
> that.
>
>
> MIKE RAHL wrote:
> >
> > The ole boy who helped me rebuild my first 235 had me adjust the
> valves
> > while running. I thought it was a bit odd myself, but it seemed to
> > work. He was a dirt track racer back in the 50's and I respected
> his
> > knowledge and experience. The last time I adjusted mine I did it
> while
> > running. You do have to be careful though as there is the potential
> for
> > bending a pushrod. I do think that the next time I adjust mine I
> will
> > do it not running because I think that it is easier and my feeler
> gauges
> > don't get ruined.
> >
> > So I guess either way is correct.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > > ----------
> > > From: tcape[SMTP:tcape@weblnk.net]
> > > Reply To: tcape
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 12:43 PM
> > > To: oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] valve adjustment
> > >
> > > One additional question on adjusting valves. Does the engine have
> to
> > > be
> > > running? I have been told 'yes' by one person and 'no' by
> another.
> > > TIA
> > > Tom Caperton
> > > '47 2nd 3100
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: cupola2@worldnet.att.net
> > > To: oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net
> > > Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 10:42 AM
> > > Subject: [oletrucks] valve adjustment
> > >
> > >
> > > >I'm using a 1954 Truck Shop Manuel as a reference to adjust the
> > > valves
> > > >on my '54 3100. All that I can find is to make sure the engine
> is
> > > >sufficiently warmed up. Doesn't the position of the piston (TDC)
> > > come
> > > >in to play also?
> > > >Thank you,
> > > >John
> > > >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941
> and
> > > 1959
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> > > 1959
> > >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
>
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