derf wrote:
> 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.
Derf is correct.
My first setting of hydraulic lifters was an expensive learning session.
Some one said tighten them down till they stop clacking, I did, then I
gave them a few more turns just to be safe.
1959 Chebby Impala with wings, it never saw the road till the junk man
hauled it away. (1970)
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