Valve Train Adjustment
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 922
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From: Brisbane Queensland, Australia
Originally Posted by REDC4CORVETTE
turn nut counter clockwise until clatter and 1/4 turn back.
Don't go more then 1/4 turn, the valvelifters have to pump up .
Don't go more then 1/4 turn, the valvelifters have to pump up .
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 922
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From: Brisbane Queensland, Australia
No offense intended, but there ARE times when it's ok to swallow ones pride and get a GM dealer for example, to do it for you...YES it will cost, and maybe even a tilt-tray to get it to the garage BUT at least they can sort it. Again, not casting aspertions on you personally dude, but if you or anyone is totally NOT very confident, it may be chaeper and more reassuring to farm this one out.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 922
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From: Brisbane Queensland, Australia
Originally Posted by sillyokio
Probaly gonna replace the cam and lifters to be safe. Any ideas on a good power package?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Long Island New York
Originally Posted by 89 Paul in Cal
Jelloshot,
if you don't mind me asking, why won't you use the running method?
(I use it with no probs, no oil mess, I'm just curious)
if you don't mind me asking, why won't you use the running method?
(I use it with no probs, no oil mess, I'm just curious)
Not saying that is incorrect to adjust while running, it is ok to do so. I used to do it that way myself. Once you follow the generals instructions on how to do it with the engine off and cold, you'll never do it while running again. The first time i used the engine off method, i was truly amazed. I turned the key, the engine started on a half crank, purred like a kitten immediately. Not a single tick to be heard and never had to remove the valve covers. I would recommend this procedure to anyone who has never tried it. The results are pure bliss. ( i guess the general knows what he's doing, so it shouldn't have really amazed me, but it did)
