Thread: FE hydraulic lifter adjustment -correct procedure?
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Old 06-14-2011, 10:00 AM
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Default FE hydraulic lifter adjustment -correct procedure?
My FE has some lifter tick on one bank and I want to adjust the valve train. It has a mild hydrualic cam with adjustable rockers. Just over 2000 miles.

I found two procedures;
1. Bleed the lifters and then set clearance between valve and rocker tip at .100" - .200". Obviously, each tappet must be on the base circle for adjustment.
2. Determine 0 lash by rotating the push rod until slight resistance is felt and then go 1/4 - 3/4 turns more. Each tappet must be on the base circe. This is the method I am familar with.

What method is used by the top FE builders like Keith Craft, Barry, Brent Lykins and others?

Thanks.
John
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