Is this correct for setting the lash (non-shaft type)?
TDC on #1 cylinder and adjust the following valves:
Exhaust 1 - 5- 6
Intake 1- 2 - 3
Next turn crank over 1 revolution, and adjust the following valves,
Exhaust 2 - 3 - 4
Intake 4 - 5- 6
I don't have my notes with me, so I can't confirm the cylinder numbers. The method is correct. I use the same method on my engine and it has a long duration camshaft..
I'm assuming this is for solid lifters? I have hydraulic roller.Another tip. After setting your valvetrain HOT and the settings have stabilized, which may require 2 or 3 adjustment cycles, let the car cool over night and check the clearances cold. Once you know that number, now you can set your valve train cold, at your leisure. Instead of risking burning yourself and having to hurry because the valve train is cooling on you.
Anyway when you have a sec can you check your notes and verify?
I'm assuming this is for solid lifters? I have hydraulic roller.
Dah?! Sorry. I'm getting over the flu and not thinking clearly. I should have checked with you on which tappet style you were using. I'll check at work today and post back tonight.
How about the ICE method
When the Intake valve closes adjust Exhust
when the exhust valve just opens adjust intake
I was told this is right!! What do yall think??
Puddin
I'm not an engine builder but I do it this way.
Bring #1 to TDC (compression stroke). Mark the balancer in thirds, 12:00, 4:00 and 8:00 positions. Or you can measure the circumference of the balancer and divide it into thirds.
When #1 is at TDC, the lifters will be on the base of the intake and exhaust lobes of the cam of #1 cylinder. Now adjust both valves on #1 cylinder.
Next, rotate the balancer clockwise (as you face it) a 1/3 revolution. Stop when mark is at the 12:00 position. Now go to cylinder #6. The valves should be closed and the intake and exhaust lifters should be at the base of the lobe. Now adjust both valves on #6 cylinder.
Continue this process until you get through the firing order. 1-6-5-4-3-2.
Others do it different but I find this way simpler and no guessing with is the intake and exhaust valve.
Billy T.
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I ALWAYS use the "ICE" proceedure. That way I KNOW that I didn't do the wrong one, say after a couple of beers. (though I never really do engine work after beer.)
Don i think you mean #4 at tdc#1- not #1 on the exhaust valve.
Yes Walter. Following Billy's routine, you can do a leakdown test the same.