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Valve lash

To: "spridgets@autox.team.net" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Valve lash
Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 09:06:05 -0500
Organization: dovco
Hi,
That old Chevy probably had hydraulic lifters.  Tighten 3/4 turn or so
after the clacking stops.  I think you need the feeler to get solid
lifter clearances right.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Cheers,
Derf

>    We always set old straight six chevys while they were running.  I
even
>had a valve cover with a wide slot cut in the top to use to cut down
onthe
>oil splash.

>ANyone ever set MGs like this.  Usually we'd use a feeler guage, but
>sometimes only did it by ear..ease down until the clacking stopped.



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