curious about valve lash setting/check

oldmusclelover said

sorry Rusty, probably put too much info, but trying to get enough to explain. just wondering if there is a check AFTER setting the load. I could still rock the arm into the lifter with ease (using the hex key), and had about a quarter inch between the valve stem and rocker arm. does that make sense, I hope?

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Now we're onto somethin. That's perfectly normal. Get the camshaft lobe of the rocker you're adjusting on the base circle of the lobe (valve COMPLETELY closed) adjust the rocker so that it has zero lash and no preload, then 1/4-1/2 turn down and lock it down. Then move to the next and repeat.

This is how I do it. Others use a heavier adjustment such as 3/4-1 full turn and I've even seen some people use 2 full turns. I prefer a lighter touch.

Lastly, I do the rockers ONE at a time right down the line, rather than IOEC or "whatever the hell that is" because once again, it's easier FOR ME. I mean, how big a hurry are we really in here? lol That method has always served me well.