started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
10-14-2005, 09:43 AM
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started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
I just got my engine rebuilt, when I went to start it up all the rocker arms were loose. I thought I adjusted them all right, but maybe they unadjusted because oil now got into the lifters so this could cause me to have to redo it. Anyhow I readjusted them with the valve covers off, and it seemed like the tapping would go away right when I couldn't turn the nut anymore with my fingers(not with any tool). So wouldn't this mean I'm at zero lash since the noise went away? Also wouldn't it always be about zero lash if you finger tightened it, because I don't think it is possible for someone to go past zero lash unless someone has the strength to push down the part of the lifter that the pushrod sits on by finger tightening the nut. Thanks for any help.
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10-14-2005, 10:21 AM
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Re: started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
With the engine running, I loosen them up until they start making noise, then I start tightening until the noise goes away and about 1/8-1/4 turn on top of that. I wouldn't do it finger tight.
10-14-2005, 10:30 AM
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Re: started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
Originally Posted by madwolf
With the engine running, I loosen them up until they start making noise, then I start tightening until the noise goes away and about 1/8-1/4 turn on top of that. I wouldn't do it finger tight.
10-14-2005, 03:42 PM
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Re: started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
Ever thought of holding the poly lock with a wrench and tighten the allen?????
Your first problem is ya got Comp "R" lifters. See stickie on title page about these lifter's.
Your first problem is ya got Comp "R" lifters. See stickie on title page about these lifter's.
10-14-2005, 05:12 PM
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Re: started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
Originally Posted by 1racerdude
Ever thought of holding the poly lock with a wrench and tighten the allen?????
Your first problem is ya got Comp "R" lifters. See stickie on title page about these lifter's.
Your first problem is ya got Comp "R" lifters. See stickie on title page about these lifter's.
10-14-2005, 05:18 PM
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Re: started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
Originally Posted by djm_e22
The point was for me not to hold onto the polylock so it could pre-load it. Yeah I know about the comp r's but I already had them.
Don't understand. Ya turn the hex part of the lock to the proper adjustment--Then ya hold it there with a wrench and tighten the allen lock.Then to make sure it don't come loose bump the wrench in the tighten direction until tight. The 1/16 demision is not that critical it can be a little more/less.It could be 3/32 and be allright.
10-14-2005, 06:04 PM
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Re: started up new engine, had to readjust the valves, and a question about it.
Originally Posted by madwolf
I also have Comp R's and the above procedure is what I use.
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