Adjusting solid lifters

Adjusting solid lifters

With the engine at TDC for the number 1 cylinder the following lifters can be adjusted;

Intake: 2, 7
Exhaust: 4, 8

Rotate the crank 180 degrees clockwise so the following lifters can be adjusted;

Intake: 1, 8
Exhaust: 3, 6

Rotate the crank a further 180 degrees clockwise so the following lifters can be adjusted;

Intake: 3, 4
Exhaust: 5, 7

And finally rotate the crank one last time 180 degrees clockwise so the following lifters can be adjusted;

Intake: 5, 6
Exhaust: 1, 2

To adjust the lash use the proper thickness feeler gauge inserted between the rocker arm and the top of the valve stem and tighten the rocker arm nut until a slight drag can be felt on the feeler gauge when you pull it out from between the rocker and valve tip. If the engine is fresh you can do it this way. Adjust the lifters cold then get the motor running and after it is fully warmed up redo the adjustment so that the lifters have now been adjusted warm. Otherwise it is always best to adjust mechanical lifters when the motor is at operating temp.