[bluekarta]

yes i used the haynes for the fireing order...how do you go about adjusting the valves when i put the heads on i got the lifter on to its lowest point and torqued them to 23 ft lbs. is that the correct for these?

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by bluekarta yes i used the haynes for the fireing order...how do you go about adjusting the valves when i put the heads on i got the lifter on to its lowest point and torqued them to 23 ft lbs. is that the correct for these?

Do you have factory pedestal type rockers or stud mounted roller rockers? Both require different adjustment techniques.

Roller rockers:
1. Remove the valve covers, and pick a cylinder you are going to set the valve lash on. Only do one cylinder at a time.

2. Rotate the engine in its clockwise and watch the exhaust valve on that particular cylinder. When the exhaust valve begins to open, stop and adjust that cylinder's intake rocker arm.

3. To adjust, back off the intake rocker arm adjusting nut and remove any tension from the push rod. Wait a minute or two for that hydraulic lifter to return to a neutral position. The spring inside the lifter will move the push rod seat up against the retaining lock, if you give it time to do so. With solid liters there is no need to wait.

4. For hydraulic lifters, twist the intake push rod with your fingers while tightening down the rocker arm. When you feel a slight resistance to the turning of the push rod, you are at "Zero Lash". Turn the adjusting nut down 1/2 turn from that point. Lock the poly-lock on the adjusting nut. For solid lifters, stick the proper size feeler gauge between the rocker arm and valve tip. Tighten the rocker arm adjusting nut down maintaining the proper clearance. The intake is now adjusted properly.

5. Continue to turn the engine, watching that same intake valve/rocker you just set. It will go to full open and then begin to close. When begins to close, stop and adjust the exhaust rocker arm on that particular cylinder. Loosen the exhaust rocker arm and follow the same procedure described before in steps 3 and 4 to adjust this rocker arm.

Both valves on this cylinder are now adjusted, and you can move on to your next cylinder and follow the same procedure again.

[88-gt-t-top]

Awsome.... I'm sure most have this down in memory. But since I don't, definately saving it. Thanks Darrell, always down on the know how.

[bluekarta]

this procedure works for the factory pedestal rockers as well? im on a budget and am reusing them....

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by bluekarta this procedure works for the factory pedestal rockers as well? im on a budget and am reusing them....

No. Different procedure but somebody else will have to chime in and give you directions. I can't even remember when the last time I used a pedestal rocker was...