Don S
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Re: 5.7L OMC valve lash adjustment
I knew that, my reply was directed at lynnboy that didn't understand it. :facepalm:
THERE is where everyone gets in trouble when following the instructions.
When you are moving the pushrod and tightening down the rocker arm nut, you tighten it down until it just stops the movement of the pushrod. That's it for zero lash, you do not do it again you dont move the pushrod again, because it will move. You stop the push rod one time and one time only. Then turn the rocker nut down either 3/4 or 1 turn what ever YOUR manual says, and then you are done with that lifter and you move on to the next.
Now, if you have any problems with the lifters being too tight or too loose, then you need new lifters or attempt to rebuild your lifters. Because there is a problem with them.
Don S Yes Im all about some sarcasm. I threw some back at you.
I knew that, my reply was directed at lynnboy that didn't understand it. :facepalm:
THERE is where everyone gets in trouble when following the instructions.
When you are moving the pushrod and tightening down the rocker arm nut, you tighten it down until it just stops the movement of the pushrod. That's it for zero lash, you do not do it again you dont move the pushrod again, because it will move. You stop the push rod one time and one time only. Then turn the rocker nut down either 3/4 or 1 turn what ever YOUR manual says, and then you are done with that lifter and you move on to the next.
Now, if you have any problems with the lifters being too tight or too loose, then you need new lifters or attempt to rebuild your lifters. Because there is a problem with them.