The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop 235 valve/lifter question

When you “pre-load” the lifter cold, some of the lifters may not be pumped up and will feel the plunger spring before you get any real resistance. I spin the push rod until it takes out any play and I feel a slight resistance, then turn it down the specified amount. I prefer 3/4’s of a turn but others have their preferences.

Edit: You need to just feel the plunger spring without compressing it, and that will be your zero lash starting point. Thanks Pre ‘68 Dave for pointing out my unclear instruction.