Adjusting solid lifters
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===Manufacturer's recommendations for cold lash settings=== | ===Manufacturer's recommendations for cold lash settings=== | ||
| − | ===Comp Cams=== | + | ====Comp Cams==== |
;Setting Solid Lifter Valve Lash | ;Setting Solid Lifter Valve Lash | ||
Consult the cam spec card for the correct lash specification. All COMP Cams® spec cards list the “hot” (operating temperature) lash setting, but it will also work for initial start-up. | Consult the cam spec card for the correct lash specification. All COMP Cams® spec cards list the “hot” (operating temperature) lash setting, but it will also work for initial start-up. | ||
| − | ===Crane=== | + | ====Crane==== |
The same basic adjustment procedure (as used with hydraulic lifters) should be used for mechanical lifter cams. Instead of lifter preload, you must use the clearance specs on the cam card for your cam. | The same basic adjustment procedure (as used with hydraulic lifters) should be used for mechanical lifter cams. Instead of lifter preload, you must use the clearance specs on the cam card for your cam. | ||
Also see '''[[Adjusting solid lifters#Compensating for a Cold Engine when Adjusting Valve Lash|Info from Crane]]'''. | Also see '''[[Adjusting solid lifters#Compensating for a Cold Engine when Adjusting Valve Lash|Info from Crane]]'''. | ||
| − | ===Lunati=== | + | ====Lunati==== |
To adjust VALVE LASH ON MECHANICAL (solid) LIFTER CAMS, follow the same basic procedure as above (adjust with lifter on base circle of cam). Instead of hydraulic lifter | To adjust VALVE LASH ON MECHANICAL (solid) LIFTER CAMS, follow the same basic procedure as above (adjust with lifter on base circle of cam). Instead of hydraulic lifter | ||
pre-load and zero lash, use the valve lash specs printed on your Lunati cam spec card. After engine start-up and break-in, change the oil and filter, and verify the valve lash settings. You’ll need to check this periodically based on vehicle usage. (The | pre-load and zero lash, use the valve lash specs printed on your Lunati cam spec card. After engine start-up and break-in, change the oil and filter, and verify the valve lash settings. You’ll need to check this periodically based on vehicle usage. (The | ||
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