Hydraulic Valve Adjustment THE EASY WAY!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.พ. 2019
- I'll show you how to adjust your hydraulic valves or lifters the easy way! This is a very easy method that never fails. This valve adjustment technique works on essentially any engine with a hydraulic flat tappet or roller lifter. It's not make specific and will work on Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, etc.
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Finally, a how to video using layman's terms. Everyone else wants to get all technical and make this a thousand times more difficult than it really is. I tried their way and I still had clatter. Tried this way and just kept going thru until they were tight.
@@lacidrainl5192 I still had issues. I finally realized I needed to ditch the clapped out roller tip rockers that previous owner installed and replace with factory stamped ones. Also put in the new push rods that came with the kit. All is good now. This channel has given me so much more confidence to get in there and tackle stuff I used to shy away from.
@@honkylips69your name cracked me up lol
@@Sir_Catnip Thank you Sir!!!
I’ve been watching Derek for years now and went back and watched all the videos he’s posted and honestly he is my favorite Content Creator. No matter what’s going on in the world or in my life anytime I see a video is posted I watch it. I’m not one for wanting to meet those that I enjoy watching because I know they aren’t the same off camera. But It would be an absolute honor to meet Derek. If you see this Derek I am glad to have been apart of your journey and I believe you deserve everything you have and more. You have worked so hard for it. Congratulations on 1.5 Million and many more to come! 🎉🎉
Brother I feel exactly the same… this dude is a inspiration, I’ve always wanted a son so that I could have a relationship like Derek has with his boys. But I actually just bought a 74 Squarebody k25 camper special with a 383 stroker and a 700R4 and a custom adapted NP205 transfer case on-er and boy I’ll tell you what…. I took her out front of my suburbian household and gave-er a good ol floggin, popped that sucker in two wheel low and roasted the 35” mud terrains and whelp….. I think I collapsed a few lifters and possibly ruined the cam…. She’s a knockin like a good ol Jehovah’s Witness, so I’m watching this here video to get some tech tips cause I’m about to replace all that junk. Thanks to VGG for being the go to! We love you guys!!
I've been around small block chevys for over 30 years, and have NEVER seen or heard of that method! This proves that you'll always learn something new! 😉👍
Do you spin the pushrod till it can't spin anymore or till there is tension. Which one?
Very slightest touch. Cant move up or down but no pressure,that is zero lash
@@ViceGripGarage thanks man
Have you pred soaked or primed the lifters before or are they dry?
@@ViceGripGarage but they still got to spin right
This worked magnificently! Went thru it two full rotations and set them 1/2 turn each and BAM! Fired up like a new one. Thanks for the lesson
This method works. You sir are a jedi
😎👍
What about after you turn the crank a full turn and the rockers are loose again?retighten them?
@@151bradhatt Yes
@@151bradhatt you have to go at least 2 full turns, every 90° of rotation, adjust whatever is loose!
Huuuuuuge thank you! Iv been dickin around for a year with the valves in my 289 and this method has resulted in the best running engine Iv ever had!! THANK YOU!! As a fellow Minnesotan keep the rubber on the road.
Your dad taught you - you're reaching your kids. That's GOLD. We need more of it.
Thanks Gary
@@ViceGripGarage Yes Derek , with you teaching your kids the way you do they will be way ahead of the game as adults .
@@bobdavis3389 They will be driving electric cars as adults and wont have valves.
My first boss taught me this method. I was fresh out of tech school and knew everything/nothing. I had trouble believing it could work, but it does.
Awesome how a guy keeps it simple and helps others!!!
Your way is without a doubt- THE EASIEST WAY EVER!!!!! I went 2 full revolutions just to be sure, but the 90,90,90,90 was all it actually needed! Super easy!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!
Glad it worked
Do you have to pre soak the lifters
@jimmytheriot8978 no
You, sir, are a shadetree genius.
This is the perfect method for a simple guy like myself. Never seen this before, thanks for the tip!
By far one of the best vids I've watched on YT. Easy to understand and works great! Outstanding video!
Thanks for making it so simple. Enjoy the vids, keep up the good work!
Best video I have ever seen for valve clearance. Thank you so much. You eased my fear.
This is awesome! I’ve been trying to figure out the easiest way to set the lash on my ford 300 i6 on my 1979 F150 Ranger, and this will help a lot! Thanks Derek for the great content as always.
Thank you for keeping it simple! Makes me less nervous about doing it.
Just used this method and worked perfectly! Thanks for passing on info that I will pass on to my little ones.
Nothing short of genius! Thanks.
Derek you are the man. Thank You for posting this. I have been doing it the hard way for years. This gives me that little extra time for enjoying my creations!! Keep up the great work.
Trying this method on my 83 bronco tomorrow, very simplistic 👍🏼
Had to come back here and say thank you for making it simple to do and understand, absolutely worked perfectly on my Chevy 350
Hey Derek! I saw this method before on other videos but no one explains it as plain straightforward as You. Thank You.
It's about 30 degrees and snowing here in Germany, so a guy will go and try this on his 460 in the driveway.
Thank you , you are the 2nd video to show this way. Reading your comments I’m a believer. All other shows firing order, feel for compression on and on.
I follow your method to valve adjustment when rebuilding my 305... it worked like a charm!!! Thank you
A guy has been watching your channel for quite some time. I’m building my first motor and I’m installing the final bits. Thank you for this! Every other video I found wanted me to attend Harvard or get a digical degree. Appreciate you.
Getting ready to put heads on my old work truck this weekend. I work on tractors and farm equipment I’ve set a bunch of solid lifters but never hydraulic thanks for the help love your channel
Derek tremendous help working on finishing up the valve train on my 460 build and this is a HUGE help thank you!
I learned that years ago my dad didn't teach me jack so I had to depend on the old hot rodders around the house to show me the tricks ......good stuff Derek love your show
Thanks Todd
That is the exact same way my dad taught me how to adjust hydraulic lifters and like you, I have been doing it this way since. Never fails me.
Wow... I am about to do my 1st time adjustment on my 1st F150 pickup ever. This makes complete sense to me. I am gonna do it this way. Thanks for the insight and technique.
Used this method this morning putting my sbc together. Works well
This WORKED GREAT! Thanks so much. I tried at least 3 other techniques and still had issues. Tried this and the start started and ran after sitting for over a year with valve timing issues.
My 90 K5 was blowin smoke on startup. After watching this i had the courage to change all the valve seals on the 350. Keep up the great videos, you never know who actually needs to see them!
I'm building my first 350 now for a 86 Monte Carlo SS. I always look for VGG videos first and this one is gold. I was intimidated with doing the valve adjustments but i was able to follow along with this and got it done in a couple hours. Can't wait to finish up and fire off my first engine build. Thanks VGG. I love the channel.
This is AWESOME! I'm doing this on my SBC as we speak in my Garage. Thank You Brother
Derek.... you're amazing! I use a variation of this method on my motorcycle. Dont use timing Marks anymore or anything. Literally throw her on a stand in 5th gear, roll the tire and as soon as they drop off the lobe I gauge, adjust and keep going. Works like a charm
You mention in you ad video about teaching people. While you humorous videos are fun more like this are needed keep it up
Thanks Luke
That is a super simple way of adjusting hydraulic lifters! I am in debt to you sir! I’ve never thought of it that way. Thank you.
A year ago. Derek was so serious and no clowning around. He's really got a personality now! Fun no matter! Good job feller!
Works for all of em. Best way to do them!!
Well, that was the last one I needed to watch. I've now watched all episodes of VGG. Great contact. Love your sense of humor. I'm looking forward to more episodes! Hopefully you will get enough followers you can quit your day job and do this full time, that would be awesome!
That sure would be awesome! Here's hoping
Well every single person who connented says it worked. Not even one person , not one said it didn't work I believe the peanut gally has finally agreed on a subject. Your father was a very smart man! I am going out right now and doing this. Ty
I’ve watched your videos for months, mostly for fun. Until I had a rocker arm break in my Huskee lawnmower and the pushrod came loose. Thanks to you, I knew how to find zero lash and preload. Thank you... you saved me money!
I watched countless videos on adjusting the valves on my my 97 Camaro SS 350 LT1 before I stumbled upon this one. It was a lightbulb moment and it made so much sense how you simplified the process. I had over tightened and under tightened rockers and my 350 sounded like a diesel. Followed the procedure outlined and she is purring once again!
Just enjoying my Saturday rewatching VGG videos, they are as good the second time as they are the first!
You're awesome man! Cheers!👍
Cheer’s to you as well!!
I saw a lot of other videos on adjusting valves on fords. Totally confusing and didn’t make sense. Thankyou and your dad for the easiest way I’ve seen to adjust valves!
I trust you. It totally makes sense!
I gotta say Man, You definitely drew me in with your explanation and Then story about your Dad. My Grandpa always did it that way to the point . When its done its done. You Rock Brother!
Great tip! Thank you! I love this channel!
you bet thanks for watching
Who seriously down votes videos like this? He did a good enough job explaining it. Will be doing this shortly on my 350. 👍🏽
Second video I saw that showed the same technique. So I'm sold! Thanks
I’m going to use your method tomorrow on my 327 Chevy. Thanks for the tip. Very helpful. Almost foolproof.
Thats how my grandpa did it. Keep it simple!
Yup! 👍👍
This is the same method my Father taught me when I was about 14, I am 36 now. I never forgot it and have always had great success with it!
Nice memorie
Great content. That was how we were taught at the dirt track.
Hey vicegrip just want to say thank for sharing your video to a guy like me that have never adjusted valve before n my life and it certainly worked everything you do and that's what I did an my 389 Pontiac runs great, thanks again clarence Washington.
Hey, Vice Grip Garage! Thanks a lot for the info, I just used your valve adjustment method on my 1973 Ford 300 6 cylinder. Now if the carburetor would just get here I will be on the road again! : )
Love that motor !
This is way easier that the traditional way I did it. I will be doing this method from now on!
The best way to set valves on any hydraulic cam. Period. Derek is the man. Just swapped heads and used this method. Perfect.
This is the best information I have ever gotten! Perfect results! Thank you so much!!!!!
The Second video I found like this. Can't wait to work on my engine
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setting up a 327 sbc just what i needed thank you sir !!!
You bet!
I’m so glad I came across this video,This just helped get my Sbc 350 to fire up. I had my valves to tight on my 1st adjustment.
Outstanding; My dad taught me engine running; half a cardboard box lid pinched on the bottom of the valves to guild the oil back into the crankcase. Adjust while running 1/2 turn after no tick tick.
Your Father is a wise man and so are you for following his advice.
This is brilliant, thanks for sharing!
Absolutely!!
I have been dreading replacing the head gaskets on my engine because of the valve rods but this gives me confidence to give it a go. Thank you.
Never seen this before, worked perfect. Hats to you and your Dad!
Awesome video, I am rebuilding my first Holden (Australia) v8, and I wasn't 100% on adjusting the rockers....you Sir and this video are fantastic. Thank you 🙏
There's a screamin' little 308 in an Aussie movie called Acolytes. Curious if you've seen it? Btw, movie ain't for the faint-hearted.
With or without a cold beverage!
I’ve been a big fan for over a year. This made me a bigger fan. I had someone put sugar water in my gas tank last week. I caught it, cleaned my tank but didn’t pull plugs to get water out, started it but it blew the head gasket. Never went this far in repair in my 15 years since getting my license but I could never afford to pay someone to fix my vehicles. I got it put together till the point of valve adjustment and this is by far the most helpful vid I’ve seen for it. Thank you Derek!
I have done this method a few time and it always works you are 100 percent correct Derek @ViceGripGarage
Going back through your videos to get some tips and tricks before diving into my wife’s square body. It was her dads and she got it when he passed. So now we are ready to give it the love it deserves! Couldn’t do it without all of your hard work and dedication! Thank you for everything you do for the car/truck community!!
Thanks bro!
Well I’ll be dipped!!! I just used this method on a 1985 454 crusader marine motor . Perfection! Thank you.
Thank you and your father I'm assembling a csb 350 for my fiancée to put in her dad's mud truck its a long story but I'm just really trying to get it done for her so she has a chance to drive it and this is going to save me some serious time which hasn't been on my side in awhile now. It's also my first complete build I'm no mechanic but I'm trying and triple checking everything
Nice, that's almost exactly how I was taught by my neighbor, except a 1/2 turn instead of 3/4 when done. I adjusted them wrong 4 or 5 times before I learned this. Great tips!
Yeah my dad taught me this in the mid 90's in front of the local general store, a young neighbor kid showed up and had an engine tick in his old 80s c10, dad said it was an easy fix, pulled the valve covers and did it right there in the parking lot, got him to bump it over with the starter
sweet😎
I watched my uncle do this on a 75 Cheyanne while it was running lol
Derek you have come a long way! But these older videos are still GOLD!
You have done a lot for car culture! Keep making old stuff less intimidating for enthusiasts!
That's excellent! Way easier! Worked great too. Thanks!
You should be a shop teacher. Very methodically and very calm when teaching..... super!
thank you friend
Finally thank you
I am glad I found your channel. I am building an 89 L98 TPI and your build video are helping me a lot.
Thank you I needed taught this kinda method all the forums I've read were Greek to me! Much appreciated
Wow adjusting valves has always been the reason I pull out my book... wow... thank you so much. My dad taught me how to work on cars he worked on them his whole life for the Navy, air force, and general motors. He was a walking textbook and he had an hour process for this lol
You bet Michael! Thanks for watching
I see that uniform in your picture. USAF is a good branch. Taught me how to turn wrenches as well. I appreciate the service to our great nation.
@@benross647 hey thanks bud I'm in communications. It's a whole side of the world people can't even imagine
I've tried static (by the factory manual) and running (also by an older factory manual iirc), even bought a set of deflectors to prevent oil splash (don't do that, just cut some valve covers if you want to do it running). This method looks like the simplest and most trouble free/idiot proof method. Thank you!
You're welcome buddy!
@ViceGripGarage this video just saved me from pulling my hair out. Thanks bud!
I always thought it was more of a process than that. Thank you for the advice
i'm 26 years old and building a 71 vette in London UK, nobody here to show me anything, have to figure it all out myself via the internet, currently trying to diagnose a misfire and want to rule out any valve issues, this video was immensely helpful, thank you Derek!
@@AppleReviews new coil, wires, msd 6al, holley sniper EFI, i took the valve covers and found some loose rocker arms a few months ago and just tightened the loose ones, so i think that has caused the misfire, now i will set the lash to 0 for all the rockers
if the valves are to tight will cause a miss also. you can back them off a 1/4 turn and see if that helps. you can also do that with the engine running and if it doesn't make a difference tighten it back where it was, but it gets messy running with the valve covers off.
@@642lin i think I've sorted it, i posted a 40 second driving clip on my channel, the car seems low on power tho
Thanks for showing that
you bet!
My dad drove with his knee too, he didn’t intentionally teach me that but I learned it anyway 😜 and my step father taught me to adjust rockers and valve lash 🤷🏽♂️ true story
Trying this today, thanks Derek!
Thank you very much for your show. I used to watch only movies but know I find myself watching. I've never been able to work on vehicles. My dad could fix anything on a car. Watching your show I've learned a lot.
By the way I love VGG hats.
You are onepretty smart cat BRO,love your channel
Thanks stacy
A guy is getting pretty good at this whole utoober video making thing, eh?
Cheers!
Tryin to learn myself up! Got a few good mentors.
@@ViceGripGarage you said this will work on any lifter. What about Rhoads lifters?
I did not say "any lifter". I said, hydraulic lifter, huge difference. The science behind the operation doesn't change with brand name. Its either hydraulic flat tappet, hydralic roller, or its a solid - plain and simple
Do you half to a just timing when you change from 1.5 to 1.6 rocker ratio?
Dame right you are! Your starting to make me think I could be that guy. Your the best!
Nice method on adjusting valves Derek @ViceGripGarage
We do it the same way. I would mention your method is great for dry pushrods and lifters. My method for both lubed and dry is up and down movement to get to zero lash. If they are lubed and you spin them you can actually depress the lifter. Hydraulic is so forgiving though. that's my 2cents. Great vid.
The easiest SBC adjustment. Been using that method forever. Works every time. Edit- I was always taught to soak the lifters in oil first. I guess some do it dry. Soaking has always worked for me.
There is no reason whatsoever to soak lifters. Put some assembly lube on them as you're dropping them in. Adjust the pre-load.
Prime the oil pump before initial start-up.
not necessary
Soak lifters? Hahaha....smh.
Literally the way I've always done it.
nice
Well done, great video easy-to-understand!
Good job man ill be doing my valve adjustment like this from now on
Wow now that's some mighty fine learnin, thanks for kicking that knowledge on down to us simple folk.
Thanks for watching