[Chief2Horses]

95' GT

Stock cam, New lifters, stamped steel rockers(pedestal) and pushrods.

When I go to adjust the valves which methods is best? TDC method both lifters down or the I.C.E(as intake--closes--adjust exhaust valve, then as the exhaust--starts--to open ajust the intake valve) method?

Should I push the plunger in the new lifters in oil to fill them up right before you install? Anything to watch for with new lifters?

 

[YLDPONY]

When adjusting valve lash, always be at TDC on the compression stroke of the cylinder in question. Hydraulic lifters need 0.020-0.060 in. of preload.

 

[cindys_sn95]

did you measure for pushrod length?

 

[Chief2Horses]

Pushrod length not yet. But I'll do that first.

 

[cindys_sn95]

well, once you measure and get the proper length and preload there is no adjustment. they are pedistal! no adjustment....they torque to 24 ft. lbs. how do you adjust that? this subject is one of the most posted about on this and any other mustang/ford forum and it is the most simple thing you will ever do on the engine. you tighten a bolt! damn, it think a burst a blood vessel...:kooky:

 

[Chief2Horses]

Just which sequence is more accurate? Watching the opposite valve working so u know the valve your on is closed or the compression stroke method.

Pedestal you don't --0 lash-- then a half turn?? U just get a push-rod checker and adjust till u get the right geometry?

 

[Chief2Horses]

Oh I see. Adjust only by pushrod length. Copy.

How do you measure .020-.060 for preload? Scribe a line in pushrod with a straight edge ruler laid against where valve cover goes?? Use a dial indicator?

 

[Smurf stang]

well, once you measure and get the proper length and preload there is no adjustment. they are pedistal! no adjustment....they torque to 24 ft. lbs. how do you adjust that? this subject is one of the most posted about on this and any other mustang/ford forum and it is the most simple thing you will ever do on the engine. you tighten a bolt! damn, it think a burst a blood vessel...:kooky:

Oh man first one guy is sucking way too many fumes in his dyno room making 347 put down 296 horses and now you go popping a blood vessel probably from too much burnt rubber in the air from the track :winks