How to Adjust Hydraulic Lifters V8 - Chevy / Ford / Mopar (Engine Masters)

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  • @mechanickb4350
    @mechanickb4350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice video. I appreciate you taking the time to explain this. Something I like to do also is to use a paint pen and mark each rocker so I know its done in case I get interrupted in the process. I'd like to add also that it really doesn't matter the order you do it in, just that its done on the base circle. Thanks again man. God bless

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you sir!!

    • @stefpretorius9483
      @stefpretorius9483 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I agree. Paint pen makes a big difference. After adjusting 16 valves things can get a bit confusing.

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You have to be careful when using the turning method.. Its not zero lash when the pushrod doesnt turn anymore..its zero lash when u feel a very slight resistance when u are turning..not turning anymore means u have bottomed out the plunger in the lifter..hope that helps

  • @markfothebeast
    @markfothebeast 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I agree with the vertical slack method. The method of twisting the pushrod confused me. It kept turning with the same resistance past zero lash. This video was more informative than most websites that explained it. I have the Comp Cam Magnum roller tip rockers which make this adjustment very difficult because you get a false sense of pushrod tension with a socket.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for watching and commenting

  • @Bizzhatesme
    @Bizzhatesme 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Minor note of safety for those about to try this at home, take the coil wire off before bumping the engine over.

    • @jtnoodle
      @jtnoodle 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bizzhatesme Just a minor note. LoL

    • @letseeit7
      @letseeit7 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bizzhatesme Or just adjust them with the engine running, to me its just faster.

  • @MrGstore
    @MrGstore 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I didn't know Father Guido Sarducci was a mechanic as well!
    Father Guido Sarducci's Five Minute University

    • @spignetti
      @spignetti 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're so dated!!! 99.7 % of the population has no idea who that is....lol

  • @ironhorse127
    @ironhorse127 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Remember this simple method. Exhaust opening, adjust intake Intake closing, adjust exhaust. Follow the firing order and its really easy.

  • @stevenbruce2659
    @stevenbruce2659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video, I just had one of my scorpion 1.7 rockers come loose on my Chevelle, not sure why it came loose but I’ll use your method to adjust them all again. Thanks!

  • @crimthegrim
    @crimthegrim ปีที่แล้ว

    the one thing i will add to this video on the amount of lash/pre;load applied while adjusting depends on the lifters manufacturers recommended spec or on a stock oem vehcile say 90s obs chevy the service overhaul manual. 1/4 turn or 1/2 turn to 3/4 turn is a good basis for stock lifters,
    I have performace or race specific hydraulic lifters be recommended to be set at ZERO lash or 1/8 turn passed zero.
    using the starter to turn the engine over is a good way to do a quick check or re-adjust, in my opinion turning it over by hand gives you a little more control over valves opening and closing for better accuracy for setting lash. adjusting following the firing orderfor the engine is usually how i have done it.
    exhaust just starts to open on #1 adjust intake lash, #8 exh open adjust intake lash on that cylinder etc down the firiing order, then #1 again you watch the intake valve open all the way just slightly passed max lift right as it is just as its about to start closing now adjust exh lash.
    or you can do the ( ROCK & ADJUST METHOD) WITH cylinder running mates

  • @Darren87aero
    @Darren87aero 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks man, I used your video to do the Scorpion 1.6 rockers on my C1500

  • @jamalcole1985
    @jamalcole1985 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you took the effort to try make this video much appreciated

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jamal Cole thanks for watching

    • @petergoodwin2465
      @petergoodwin2465 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the great video mate. Would definitely help a lot of people out . Jamal is right . You're just helping people out. Thanks.

  • @houseboatrob4238
    @houseboatrob4238 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I put a 1/2 turn on mine (289) , but this video was extremely helpful. Thanks

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Assembly lube is only necessary on a new cam with flat tappet lifters..however i always soak lifters over night with oil..and just as a safety measure, i put assembly lube on roller lifters as well

  • @lv2xlr8NOW
    @lv2xlr8NOW 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    like your explanation best, just ordered heavy duty roller tip rockers and poly lock set from Mondello for my 455 Olds. They say I can use my stock valve covers which I prefer the stock original look on the outside for stock show at meets,hiding all the nasty inside hehe
    Thx

  • @u812chevy
    @u812chevy 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job explaining & nice video , god bless you.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      kenneth rippy thank u

  • @LinusScrubTips
    @LinusScrubTips 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's your opinion on adjusting the rockers while the engine is running? I would think it would be the most accurate. Just wondering as my engine has a little tick and I'm trying to figure out whether I should turn the crank by hand and adjust each valve or just turn it 1/4 to 1/2 turn after it stops ticking while running. My engine is a the 5.3L LM7 truck engine.
    Edit: FYI it has 180,000 miles on it, if mileage matter on how I should go about it.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +LinusScrubTips ive done it both ways..i feel that engine off is more accurate for me..thanks for watching

  • @joshtrup633
    @joshtrup633 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi i picked up a 302 small block ford and I noticed that the valve diameter for the intake and exhuast are slightly different, the exhaust is a bit smaller than the intake valves, but the exhaust valves have lash caps on them. two of them are missing, the engine hasnt ran like this or anything but is it normal that the exhuast and intake valve diameters are different ? and Do i need those lash caps? should they be on all of the valves, or just the exhuast ones to make up for the diameter difference from the intake valves. Thanks

  • @k300zx
    @k300zx 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    is it necessary to put assembly lube at the base of your lifters? I soaked them in oil for a lil bit..will that be ok?

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah thats kool..that tool thing is a good idea..hmmm something to think about lol

  • @th3unn3rv3d3
    @th3unn3rv3d3 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Roller or hydraulic. Hydraulic rods are solid. I just assembled a 350 .40 over with camel hump heads... hydraulic cam, lifters and rods.

    • @th3unn3rv3d3
      @th3unn3rv3d3 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I'm stupid. you said lifters...

  • @jeffclark4008
    @jeffclark4008 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If those are poly locks, you're supposed to turn the nut 1/4 turn AFTER you tighten the allen bolt.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      huh?

    • @jeffclark4008
      @jeffclark4008 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klowny1969
      You never knew that? You tighten the nut to spec, tighten the set screw, then turn the nut 1/4 turn more. I noticed some guys don't do it, but most do. Maybe it's not a big deal.

  • @klowny1969
    @klowny1969  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not feeler guage..he's talking about an offset box end wrench with a t-handle allen..they come in a set specifically made for adjusting rockers

  • @joegomez187
    @joegomez187 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you take off the ecm?

  • @samuellopez2940
    @samuellopez2940 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice Camaro
    Saludos!

  • @aldobolico
    @aldobolico 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok ok... so the point of this is so the valve is completely closed when setting lash??? Ihavent done this on a push rod V8 so i gotta look this up
    Thanks

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesir..lifter has to be on the base circle of the cam lobe

  • @Tom-wq2mz
    @Tom-wq2mz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good I got your attention. Have you got into Pontiac 400 heads

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ENLIGHTENED CHILD OF GOD THE OFFSET if i have any 400 heads? Nope sorry

    • @Tom-wq2mz
      @Tom-wq2mz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      klowny1969 Well my question is have you used double springs. I'm redoing my pontiac 6x heads the cam I'm using is 466-488 lift and it requires double springs. Had you ever had to use a cutting tool in order to use double springs. Thank you

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ENLIGHTENED CHILD OF GOD THE OFFSET double springs are the same way..

  • @daviddavid6000
    @daviddavid6000 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry if it sounds like im trying to troll your video, but from what I know you are supposed to use a feeler gauge and set the lash at what the cam card says on a mechanical cam. and yes I actually run a solid cam on my engine and the actuall settings is somewhat debatable because a lot of people actually set them with less clearance than specified on the cam card. so in a way im not totally saying getting the engine to operating temp and setting it at zero is a bad idea but its just not what ive been taught

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes u are correct..u cam do it that way too for mechanical lifters..thnx for watching

    • @txdice2866
      @txdice2866 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      less lash more low end power/torque more lash higher end power

    • @texasmade4268
      @texasmade4268 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I was thought to use feeling gauges and go by the firing order idk what they clearance would be because I’ve only don diesels engines so idk if it the same for gas

  • @dickeymoore3072
    @dickeymoore3072 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    When go a quarter turn my roller rockers still clatter should I go half a turn after zero lash? THANKS

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dickey Moore they shouldnt make noise..you probably did something wrong

  • @nicholasgoolsby6303
    @nicholasgoolsby6303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I followed these direction to the extreme and still have a tick at 1100 Rpm. No tick at 750rpm. Should i do more than a quarter turn?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nicholas Goolsby it's possible that you didnt get zero lash at the begining..or u were real close...u can go another quarter turn on all of them and see if it goes away..if not u might have another issue

    • @nicholasgoolsby6303
      @nicholasgoolsby6303 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      klowny1969 ive had the heads redone, new lifters, and push rods. And a thumpr cam. Ill try another turn.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nicholas Goolsby hopefully everything was done right and checked all the clearances..good luck

  • @hectorortega9131
    @hectorortega9131 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    are your Scourpions Rocker Arms Noisy at idle?.
    mine are alittle noisy..

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      They all make a little noise

  • @chriscole6724
    @chriscole6724 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question my buddy over tighted the rocker arms and it war the under side of them will we tryed to seat time which as uk we couldn't because they we're way to tight but will this wear hurt anything

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry i dont understand your question..are you asking me if overtightening rockers will hurt anything?

    • @chriscole6724
      @chriscole6724 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +klowny1969 in a way they wore the undersides of all my rocker arms from us trying to get it in time but I am saying will that wear harm the arms

    • @chriscole6724
      @chriscole6724 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Chris Cole in it will bend push rods and suck but I am basically asking if over tighting. and turning over trying to time put the wear on them actually hurt the arms themselves

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Chris Cole ok i think i sort of understand your question..sounds like you installed rocker arms that should have been clearanced underneath to clear the spring retainers..this is done in high performance engines all the time..the answer to ur question is depends how much wear there was and how much is left on the rocker arm..i suggest getting rocker arms that are designed to clear most springs like comps ultra pro magnums..these work great for mild street engines

    • @chriscole6724
      @chriscole6724 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +klowny1969 I had to get new heads the valve springs were getting completely compressed so I had to get dirt aluminium heads these are different in design and they shouldn't rub at all and to answer Ur question basically the paint is wore off maybe maybe a little metal not much it isn't flat by any means

  • @jimagnew1643
    @jimagnew1643 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    IF THE LIFTER IS NOT FULL OF OIL IT MAY LET THE PLUNGER GO DOWN SOME, IF THAT'S THE CASE, WHEN YOU GET FINISHED, THEN CRACK IT ,THE ROCKERARM MAY BE TO TITE, IF SO IT MAY BURN A VALVE, AND START MISSING, I HAVE HAD BETTER LUCK ADJUSTING THE VALVES WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, IT A LITTLE MORE MESSY, JUST TIGHTEN THE ROCKERARMS DOWN UNTIL IT QUITS TAPPING, THEN GO ONE HALF TURN, DEPENDING ON THE CAM, THIS USUALLY WORKS OUT ABOUT RIGHT. NOTHING WORSE THAN BURNING A VALVE. REMEMBER IF THE PLUNGER IS HAVE WAY DOWN THE WHEN YOU OVER REV THE ENGINE IT CAN SWOLLER A VALVE.

  • @nelsonlocs4964
    @nelsonlocs4964 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    could you do another video while engine is on

  • @ScorpionRacingProd
    @ScorpionRacingProd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @Leveluplivin
    @Leveluplivin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about gen3 Ls motors?

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check out my video on how to do an LS swap..thanks and dont forget to subscribe

    • @Leveluplivin
      @Leveluplivin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@klowny1969 i’m already subscribed where’s that video?

  • @derekturnbull9046
    @derekturnbull9046 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u have to do it in the doring order? Or just done one side at a time?

  • @BBBri57
    @BBBri57 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks buddy, made a lot of sense. I ca do mine now with some confidence :-)

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome glad I was able to help..thanks for watching

  • @bryansaints4989
    @bryansaints4989 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video info

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks dont forget to subscribe

  • @BobO-vk8fg
    @BobO-vk8fg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thanks

  • @TheRoguelement
    @TheRoguelement 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    they do it's called a feeler gauge. they are clearly marked and come in both SAE as well as metric ..

  • @Tom-wq2mz
    @Tom-wq2mz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Use a torque wrench and hand turn the engine over. You'll be replacing a starter motor very soon.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ENLIGHTENED CHILD OF GOD THE OFFSET lol what?

  • @michaelkeyes3856
    @michaelkeyes3856 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok i have to be sure i state this because MOTORS are electric, its a damn engine man

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL

    • @dylanantalek2422
      @dylanantalek2422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about motor cross

    • @dylanantalek2422
      @dylanantalek2422 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or general motors

    • @kkoch666
      @kkoch666 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@dylanantalek2422 The original post is correct. GM may have made an electric motor at some point? Hell, they used to make Locomotives. But just because a company that deals with engines puts "motor" in their name doesn't mean that it's correct technically.

  • @sswcubes
    @sswcubes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No bueno..

  • @jaguar420g
    @jaguar420g 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    doesn't he go on, a lot of it is pointless and yes he has no feeler gauges I would have liked to hear it running at the end interesting

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      feeler guages? ? not for hydraulic lifters!

    • @jaguar420g
      @jaguar420g 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +klowny1969 sorry my mistake how stupid of me LOL

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +jaguar420g lol np

  • @randyjustice4561
    @randyjustice4561 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow glad he is not working on my shit

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randy Justice and why is that?

  • @bluegrasslives
    @bluegrasslives 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you a little confused sometimes waste a lot of time talking but informative anyway

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +James Holsinger thanks for watching..dont forget to subscribe ;)

    • @bluegrasslives
      @bluegrasslives 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +klowny1969 I Did

  • @carlbattaglia3042
    @carlbattaglia3042 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have no idea what you are talking about. That is NOT how you adjust them with solid lifters.

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solid lifters? Did I say something about solid lifters?

  • @mrmysterious6006
    @mrmysterious6006 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clown job

  • @bradnavratil5502
    @bradnavratil5502 ปีที่แล้ว

    U R soo soo close in doing it right but still far far away 🤔

    • @klowny1969
      @klowny1969  ปีที่แล้ว

      You know this is a gen 1 sbc, right?