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Alexis · 04-20-2002, 05:30 PM

so i take off the covers and shake each rocker, some were about to come off, but how tight are they suppose to be on, i know there not to be super but any tips or hints would help thanks

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Andy4639 · 04-20-2002, 05:45 PM

What kind of lifters? Hydraulic or solid.

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Alexis · 04-20-2002, 05:52 PM

there stock head so arnt they suppose to be hydraulic

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Mechanic @ California Concept
Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up)
Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (pops daily driver)
Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (my daily driver)

AIM:Alexmart1
Mountain View, Cali

704x4 · 04-20-2002, 06:10 PM

start the motor with the valve covers off.

*start with one
*loosen it until it rattles
*slowly tighten it until it stops rattleing
*turn it 3/4 of a turn tighter
*move to the next one

Longhorn Man · 04-20-2002, 06:18 PM

the way 704X4 does it is how I do it too. I only tighten them a 1/2 turn though. With a stock engine, you do run a slight risk of screwing up your lifters, but with 1/2 past zero (zero being when the clatter stops) you have an engine that is a little more free to rev.
While running with the covers off, it's a good idea to have a fire ext handy. II had the oil ignite on the headers once. Scared the h*ll outa me. I didn't have one there, and literally passed out from blowing so hard. (on the flames you dirty minded ppl)

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

69 longhorn · 04-20-2002, 06:19 PM

You can save yourself an oil mess,if you cut a "window' in an old set of covers to use for adjusting.....they make a nice conversation pc too. I couldnt even remember how many guys asked WTF do you use them for........69 longhorn

Andy4639 · 04-20-2002, 06:36 PM

Already got it.

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Andy
71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72
71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels

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Alexis · 04-20-2002, 08:00 PM

well my dog ate through my cable for my modem, how nice. thanks, i had to suffer, after i post my last message i was wounderin gwhy my internet wasnt working, looked at the cable modem, no signal, went out side, cut cable with a dog next to it smiling,. so i had to suffer a read th book over and over, no i got it down to one side of the block is clicking, i totally fked this one up, i forgot to put it on No.1 and had to sit there cracking till it landed on the zero, well i'm happy i got it running like 5 mins ago, thanks the information was great. oh totally luved the fountia of oil, lol. dam dog, that why i like my cats better and my fat dog. i got two dogs, it the one that act like a kid is the one who always cause the trouble. blah, back to getting dirty, thanks though

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Mechanic @ California Concept
Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up)
Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (pops daily driver)
Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (my daily driver)

AIM:Alexmart1
Mountain View, Cali

04-20-2002, 05:30 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	help : how tight are the rockers suppose to be so i take off the covers and shake each rocker, some were about to come off, but how tight are they suppose to be on, i know there not to be super but any tips or hints would help thanks ------------------ Mechanic @ California Concept Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up) Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (pops daily driver) Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (my daily driver) AIM:Alexmart1 Mountain View, Cali

04-20-2002, 05:45 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	What kind of lifters? Hydraulic or solid. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels http://<a href="http://www.geocities...main.html]</a> www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-20-2002, 06:10 PM	#4
704x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greene, Iowa Posts: 150	start the motor with the valve covers off. start with one loosen it until it rattles slowly tighten it until it stops rattleing turn it 3/4 of a turn tighter move to the next one __________________ 70 3/4 ton 4x4 FOR SALE* Greene, IA

04-20-2002, 06:19 PM	#6
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	You can save yourself an oil mess,if you cut a "window' in an old set of covers to use for adjusting.....they make a nice conversation pc too. I couldnt even remember how many guys asked WTF do you use them for........69 longhorn __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

04-20-2002, 06:36 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Already got it. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 71,factory tach,tilt for straight drive,gauges,ac,305 HO TPI with 700-R4 lowered,17" wheels http://www.geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=andy4639 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-20-2002, 05:52 PM	#3
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	there stock head so arnt they suppose to be hydraulic ------------------ Mechanic @ California Concept Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up) Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (pops daily driver) Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (my daily driver) AIM:Alexmart1 Mountain View, Cali

04-20-2002, 06:18 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	the way 704X4 does it is how I do it too. I only tighten them a 1/2 turn though. With a stock engine, you do run a slight risk of screwing up your lifters, but with 1/2 past zero (zero being when the clatter stops) you have an engine that is a little more free to rev. While running with the covers off, it's a good idea to have a fire ext handy. II had the oil ignite on the headers once. Scared the hll outa me. I didn't have one there, and literally passed out from blowing so hard. (on the flames you dirty minded ppl) ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man* I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-20-2002, 08:00 PM	#8
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	well my dog ate through my cable for my modem, how nice. thanks, i had to suffer, after i post my last message i was wounderin gwhy my internet wasnt working, looked at the cable modem, no signal, went out side, cut cable with a dog next to it smiling,. so i had to suffer a read th book over and over, no i got it down to one side of the block is clicking, i totally fked this one up, i forgot to put it on No.1 and had to sit there cracking till it landed on the zero, well i'm happy i got it running like 5 mins ago, thanks the information was great. oh totally luved the fountia of oil, lol. dam dog, that why i like my cats better and my fat dog. i got two dogs, it the one that act like a kid is the one who always cause the trouble. blah, back to getting dirty, thanks though ------------------ Mechanic @ California Concept Britney: 1970 2wd K/5 Blazer (Frame up) Jessica: 1967 2wd SWB (pops daily driver) Helga: 1972 4x4 3/4ton LWB (my daily driver) AIM:Alexmart1 Mountain View, Cali



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