An excellent selection of shop and repair manuals here
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/
Look at one from a similar year to your engine.

One of many threads and resources on valve adjusting
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1107992

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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