273 rocker arm adjustment

... The shafts should have a groove across the oil feed hole. If you are running solid lifters. The lash allows some oil to get between the rocker and shaft when the valve is on the seat. If you are running a hydraulic lifter, there is never any clearance there, and without a groove, you can get some galling...

I feel this also works if you are running solid lifters. The lash allows some oil to get between the lifters and cam lobe.