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prostreetC-10 · 07-17-2009, 08:36 PM

No No and No! Could it possibly work. I guess but first of all you are assuming that they were adjusted right in the first place and you really can't be sure. Problem is that the valve train has to be adjusted at zero lash plus 1/2 turn (assuming hydro flat tappet cam). To get zero lash you have to have the lifter on the base circle of the camshaft. This requires rotating and adjusting one at a time. I'm not going to take the time to explain because there are tons of threads on adjusting valves. Just do a search. For the small time you might save....just take and extra 15 min and do it the right way.

There is also no reason to adjust while running if you do it right when it's not running. You really have to have a modified valve cover to do it while running or oil is going to go EVERYWHERE!

07-17-2009, 08:36 PM	#2
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: push rod install No No and No! Could it possibly work. I guess but first of all you are assuming that they were adjusted right in the first place and you really can't be sure. Problem is that the valve train has to be adjusted at zero lash plus 1/2 turn (assuming hydro flat tappet cam). To get zero lash you have to have the lifter on the base circle of the camshaft. This requires rotating and adjusting one at a time. I'm not going to take the time to explain because there are tons of threads on adjusting valves. Just do a search. For the small time you might save....just take and extra 15 min and do it the right way. There is also no reason to adjust while running if you do it right when it's not running. You really have to have a modified valve cover to do it while running or oil is going to go EVERYWHERE! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video! Last edited by prostreetC-10; 07-17-2009 at 08:38 PM.