Hydraulic lifter preload

I've been a member here for a good 15 years, got lots of help from lots of good people,I've never had a bad taste in my mouth until now.
I am far from a master mechanic, but i know my way around a classic car.
I pay my yearly gold membership to help the forum going , I actually even bought other members a membership also to help the forum..
I did use the search tool before asking my question, maybe I should have spent more time searching..
You have turned the thread into a **** show