roller rocker adjusting
#11
09-21-2006, 03:01 PM
RE: roller rocker adjusting
ORIGINAL: z28pete
In my experience, both hydraulic and solid lifters are best set with the engine running & hot, just a bit messy and rough on the hands.
In my experience, both hydraulic and solid lifters are best set with the engine running & hot, just a bit messy and rough on the hands.
No, I don't think I'll comment on this one.
Anyway, there is ZERO reason to adjust valves with the engine running. You're asking for trouble with hot oil dripping on headers or something breaking while you try to adjust a moving rocker. Almost every good engine builder will use the Exhaust-Open / Intake-Close method. It insures that you are on the base circle when adjusting the valve.
heddas68: Do a search on it and you'l find what you need.
RM
#12
09-21-2006, 03:15 PM
RE: roller rocker adjusting
ORIGINAL: RatMotor
You're asking for trouble with hot oil dripping on headers or something breaking while you try to adjust a moving rocker. Almost every good engine builder will use the Exhaust-Open / Intake-Close method.
RM
ORIGINAL: z28pete
In my experience, both hydraulic and solid lifters are best set with the engine running & hot, just a bit messy and rough on the hands.
In my experience, both hydraulic and solid lifters are best set with the engine running & hot, just a bit messy and rough on the hands.
RM
#13
09-21-2006, 11:55 PM
RE: roller rocker adjusting
I have never done it myself but have seen it done. They have a deflector that goes over the rocker to keep the oil from flying all over and what looks like a modified valve cover to keep the oil from dumping over the side. These were old sprint cars I dont think any of them run flat tappets anymore. I never did see the advantage maybe its quicker???
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