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At 4:00 into the video, the author stops the crankshaft at # 1 cylinder TDC on the compression stroke. Then he begins to adjust both intake and exhaust valve rocker arms. This is correct for # 1 cylinder! At 6:39 into the video, this where I do things a bit differently. I rotate the crankshaft 90 degrees, and then adjust the rocker arms for the next cylinder in the firing order, of which is # 8 cylinder for the SBC. Next, I rotate the crankshaft another 90 degrees, of which allows for the adjustment of # 4 cylinder rocker arms. You will continue right down the firing order..... 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. This is known as the 8 stop static procedure, and is Goof-Proof. Keep in mind that we are setting the depth of the hydraulic plunger..... we are not adjusting valves. By the way, doing this prior to the installation of the intake manifold (as he is doing), and prior to the cam followers having oil in them, we have the opertunity to view the top of the plungers as they begin to move downward. In other words, we can actually watch the plunger begin to move downward after ZERO lash has been established. The average SBC hydraulic cam follower plunger offers approximately .080" to .100" of travel. This will vary from manufacture to manufacture. The goal is to set the plunger into the cam follower body by approx 40% to 50% of it's total travel. Rocker arm stud thread pitch Xs rocker arm ratio (1:1.5) Xs nut rotation, gives of this dimension. NOTE: for a high performance camshaft, you may want to use the manufacture's spec sheet and a degree wheel, in order to make this adjustment during exact bottom of base circle.

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I have set my valves similar to that. I would find TDC and set the valves on #1 cylinder, then rotate balancer 90 degrees and set the valves on the #8 cylinder, all I do is follow the firing order and set the valves every 90 degrees

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Question. Are your pushrods always able to spin?

Rebuilt motor Im glad I was able to start my engine without proper torque now I only need adjustments . For corrections

With your manifold on can you just feel push rod go down on intake and feel for air, I'm going to re check my valve train after its been rebuilt a bit ago

Easy with adjustable rockers

Lifter preload is to hide manufacturer inconsistency and or take the human equation out of the assembly process. Basically, it's for keeping quality control without having to have skilled assembly workers. Preload will be a problem in a performance application when you are running high rpm. If a valve floats at all, the lifter will take up the slack and then the valve doesn't close.

Stock or not, always adust intake, then the exhaust, on separate rotations. You adjust the lifter on the OPPOSITE order of fire from the one that is FULLY OPEN. That is the ONLY WAY you can be on the very back of the lobe on the base circle. With #1 intake fully open, adjust #6 intake 1/2 turn in from ZERO lash. 1 - 6 8 - 5 4 - 7 3 - 2 6 - 1 5 - 8 7 - 4 2 - 3

Hey Pat! I set my pushrods to o lash then half of turn. Runs fine, but there A slight ticking when running, really have to listen to hear it. Would you recommend tighting down another 1/4 turn. Comp 1.52 roller rockers Melling harden foot hydraulic lifters plus stock push rods. 😊

Great video I had a Question I’m trying to set me valves as well I have roller lifters and some seem to be not spring action do I have to dip them in oil or buy new lifters it’s for a 350’chevy small block

Question:. . 350 block 305 heads?..is there any mods that need to be addressed if anywhen going this route as far as pushrod length ,certain gaskets that need to be used ? Your expertise will be greatly appreciated.thanks in advance

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Ok I'm back again lol 👋🏽 do I need guide plates? If running self alignment rocker arms?

Interesting. I have always followed the exhaust starting to open, set intake valve, intake closing set exhaust valve. I do this to ensure the valve being adjusted has the cam lobe on the base circle. Not saying either way is better, just my way is different. Never had any issues.

chevy says one full turn from zero lash on my 327

EVERY single part needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Grit from machine work (the parts actual creation or recondition) will clog oil passages. 👍🏻

"Cylinder to cylinder" means you're spending more time turning the engine than adjusting the valves, but whatever floats your boat

This is a chevy 350 ?

Do you soak your lifters ?

Hey Google - this video is THE answer. Quiet valve train and max vacuum, without wearing out the shop floor.