curious about valve lash setting/check

lost my post, so do-over. thanks to all. I ran the car like yellow rose suggested. still a 'slight' tick, but that can wait until another day, if needed. here's the big news: found a phone number from 08 in the receipts for the car. called and left a message and the old owner/builder called back with some great information. set my total at 36, initial at 19 and boy oh boy, does she run now. your help here has been priceless (and I don't just mean this post, as I read a lot of others that you guys have commented with help). thanks again, you can't imagine how much I appreciate your help. I raise my glass in your name(s), and may good health be with you all. thanks again, Jack