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#27596 05/01/2004 9:55 PM
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Hi all, I have a 77 305 SBC that I rebuilt, but I dont know what the settings are for the vavles, do I use hot settings, or cold? Also what are they, or where can I find them?? Thanks guys,

- Shane


- Shane (ChevyToughRebel)
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Are you running solid lifters?


Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
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Im not sure how to tell, as far as I know there solid....how can I tell what your talking about, Im pretty sure the lifters are the regular kind.

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-1979 3/4 Ton Custom Deluxe 20 4x4
1955 Second Series 3600
GED = Git Er Done
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If they are your typical hydraulic lifters, and not solid, go to the hyperformance forum and go to the "adjusting valves" post on 4-27-04. There are a couple of techniques discussed there (including mine).
Hope this helps,
Scott


Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

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...and here's a good description that was posted this morning--

Meredith55\'s hydraulic lifter setting procedure

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OK, thanks for the help. I guess I will plan on doing this later this week. But I still need a harmonic balancer!!

- Shane


- Shane (ChevyToughRebel)
2 Trucks;
-1955 3/4 Ton Chevy
-1979 3/4 Ton Custom Deluxe 20 4x4
1955 Second Series 3600
GED = Git Er Done

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