valve lash

stanger8172 · 11-03-2001, 10:33 AM

How would I tighten the rockers down? Isn't it like a 1/4 or 1/2 turn past the point where it stops ticking? Do I have to get each cylinder to TDC? I never should have skipped out of shop class! Please help!

Everything is stock on my 5.0 valvetrain except for Crane Cams 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves and dbl. valve springs.

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'91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

PKRWUD · 11-03-2001, 12:40 PM

If your rockers are adjustable, you can set them with the engine running by backing them off until they clatter, and then tighten them 3/4 of a turn after the clattering stops. The engine will sputter for a second. Wait 15 seconds before adjusting the next valve. Repeat until finished.

Take care,
-Chris

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stanger8172 · 11-03-2001, 08:33 PM

Thanx for the tip, PKRWUD!

11-03-2001, 10:33 AM	#1
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	valve lash How would I tighten the rockers down? Isn't it like a 1/4 or 1/2 turn past the point where it stops ticking? Do I have to get each cylinder to TDC? I never should have skipped out of shop class! Please help! Everything is stock on my 5.0 valvetrain except for Crane Cams 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves and dbl. valve springs. ------------------ '91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

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11-03-2001, 12:40 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	If your rockers are adjustable, you can set them with the engine running by backing them off until they clatter, and then tighten them 3/4 of a turn after the clattering stops. The engine will sputter for a second. Wait 15 seconds before adjusting the next valve. Repeat until finished. Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

11-03-2001, 08:33 PM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	Thanx for the tip, PKRWUD!