adjusting solid lifters

[FattyBoomBatty]

the recommended clearances (or at least starting clearances) for the exhaust side is .010" and .006" for the intake. after setting them and re-checking them, they tick still. i started it before with a maximum clearance of .012 on the exhaust and .008 intake. that was loud.

it sounds mostly like it's coming from the exh. side, so is there a limit as to how close i can go? my .006 feeler is the smalles one in the group, i think. there might be a smaller one hiding in the stack.

i figure i'll keep adjusting in the smallest increments possible utill it doesn't tick like it's loose. If that's wrong lemme know. thanks!

Andrew

[Goat Blower]

Why the hell are you using solid lifters?

[FattyBoomBatty]

i got the long 1983-only valves with this head i ordered in hopes of using a performance oriented reground camshaft, and since they remove material you can use hydraulic lifters with the long valves and have them close all the way.

plus, it's a muscle car and it's more involved than your new fangled automagical adjusting stuff. and i'm a pimp. hot drifting action. any more questions?

[Goat Blower]

What the hell car and engine are you talking about? I'd assume most people on a DSM board are talking about DSM's, unless specifically mentioned.

[niterydr]

Lmao!!!

[FattyBoomBatty]

fuck you I don't need your help anyway, bitches.

[Goat Blower]

Good luck with the lash adjustment on your Pinto. Put down the wrenches, I think you're in over your head.

[Jakey]

Pinto

Aren't Pintos the wonderful Ford innovation that feature commonly exploding fuel tanks?

[x-pride]

fuck you I don't need your help anyway, bitches.
What the hell? So what kind of car are you working on?

[Shotgun!]

How can you guys not know?! It was only this doods name for like two years! I love how something like this puts the DSMers on their heads. Have you tried starquest.x-i.com or what ever it is...?

http://starquest.i-x.net/viewtopic.php?t=1515&highlight=lifters