Tappets? I had some issues with hydraulics, (couldn't get the adjustment
right) so I went to solid lifters, and decided to abandon the manual. I
tightened them down until there was no clearance, but the push rod would
still turn easily, then backed off about 1/4 turn on the adjusting nut. It
quieted down when it warmed up, but there was still a little noise when it
was cold, but i think this is probably normal for those motors (235). I've
had three 235's, '58 apache, '51 deluxe, '48 Stylemaster Sedan, and done
them all that way.
manuel.
-----Original Message-----
From: 237459N@knotes.kodak.com [mailto:237459N@knotes.kodak.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 5:52 AM
To: Passnb4U@aol.com; oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] tappet adjustment
From: W P. Fricke
I wish you luck and would like to hear the outcome. I did an adjustment to
my '53 this summer. It was noisy, otherwise ran well (very well). I warmed
up the engine thorougly, running around town doing chores. I dove into the
garage with it and had my son bump the engine. I went through each valve in
the correct order according to specs. I remember one intake valve and one
exhaust valve that were out of spec. I hoped those to be the causes of my
clacking. I buttoned it up with a new cork gasket and ended up with
basically the same performance as before: runs well but noisy. So what's
the problem and whats the solution?
Good luck and let us know how you make out.
Patrick
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