| |
Click on image for the lowdown. 
====
| | | Forums66 Topics128,089 Posts1,056,352 Members48,442 | | Most Online14,466
Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
| | THANKS!
For helping keep this great
old truck web site
on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down
with Ads!  Again, thanks!
| | | | Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 126 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 126 | hello Jerry I was wondering once you get the lash out of the hydraulic lifter how much do you tighten it. thanks
Last edited by Phak1; 07/09/2025 1:03 PM. Reason: Changed title
1955 second series 3200
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,826 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,826 | The factory specification is to tighten the adjusting screw one turn after all the free play is taken out. I've had better luck doing 3/4 turn instead. After the preloaded lifter sits for a few minutes, the inner plunger leaks down slowly to allow the valve to close fully, so once you get all 12 valves adjusted, go have a cold one or two to let everything normalize!
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,486 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,486 | Mike, I moved your post and started a new thread. You piggybacked off of a thread adjusting solid lifters which is completely different than hydraulics. It’s always better to start a new thread so you will get answers specific to your issue.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 126 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2024 Posts: 126 | Thank you so much Jerry. And next time I will start a new thread sir. I wasn't sure what to do no more piggybacking :-) your a blessing
I would like to ask one more question please. with your help on the valve job you helped me with. do I need to retighten the head bolts to 90 lbs again. thank you
Last edited by mikeg1955; 07/09/2025 2:31 PM.
1955 second series 3200
| | |
|
|
| |
