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Rev · 10-04-2006, 08:12 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the 289 Hipo has mechanical lifters. That being the case, you don't adjust the valves to a torque setting. You would want to adjust the rockers to have a reccomended valve lash with the engine warm. You do that with a feeler gauge between the rocker and the valve stem. Almost any tune up manual or better yet, a Ford shop manual, will give you the proper procedure for adjusting the valve lash.

Rev

10-04-2006, 08:12 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: valves Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure the 289 Hipo has mechanical lifters. That being the case, you don't adjust the valves to a torque setting. You would want to adjust the rockers to have a reccomended valve lash with the engine warm. You do that with a feeler gauge between the rocker and the valve stem. Almost any tune up manual or better yet, a Ford shop manual, will give you the proper procedure for adjusting the valve lash. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe Last edited by Rev; 10-04-2006 at 09:23 PM..