curious about valve lash setting/check

RustyRatRod said
Yeah try 3/4. I always consider 3/4 turn as FAR as I will go with hydraulic lifters. That is to say, as long as you KNOW you are 3/4 of a turn down from zero lash and ON the base circle. 3/4 is on the heavy side, IMO and certainly more than enough to get rid of any clatter from the valve adjustment. So if you do it right, 3/4 is plenty.

thank you, do you have a suggestion for the t-stat housing? I have an assortment of gasket material and was thinking to use the rubber-cellulose (calls out for water/coolant). the Edelbrock intake is a nasty looking casting at the thermostat (pitting and such). I can run to the parts store if need be.