by 67a 100 pickup Sat May 19, 2012 6:34 pmAny tips on doing a cold adjustment. Just put the engine back together after getting the head and block done. Slantsix.org says to add .002, and modify an old dist cap to see where the rotor is pointing and do 1-5-3-6-2-4 while rotating the engine clockwise.
3 posters
Valve adjustment on /6?
67a 100 pickup- Number of posts : 1319
Location : ann arbor, mi
Registration date : 2009-01-29
Stoopid john- Number of posts : 265
Location : port richey, fl
Registration date : 2011-06-03
I do mine cold, with the extra .002 and i've never had a problem. I just keep turning the engine over and i watch the valves, then adjust as needed. Doing it with the engine hot and running just sounds like a messy pain in the azz.
67a 100 pickup- Number of posts : 1319
Location : ann arbor, mi
Registration date : 2009-01-29
After all the cleaning and painting the last thing I want is oil running down the side. I ran through it 5 times before they all stayed at the right measurement.
jkr- Number of posts : 1148
Location : prince edward island canada
Age : 66
Registration date : 2008-05-29
at the dealer where i worked we sacrificed an old valve cover, sliced it down the center and just peeled it back. it had a gasket glued to the cover and just add a couple bolts to hold it in place. as long as you don't spin the engine to high the oil dosen't slop much and it can be done while running hot. simple little job
Stoopid john- Number of posts : 265
Location : port richey, fl
Registration date : 2011-06-03
I guess i just don't see the need to adjust a solid lifter running.
