Ticking Valves

94kingcbra · Jan 30, 2009

I have a ticking noise that's been getting louder coming out of my passenger side valve cover....So, today I did a quick teardown down and found a loose rocker arm...I figure it's normal since they haven't been adjusted since the motor was built. All I am asking is can someone tell me the correct way to reset the valve and rocker spacing. I don't want to just tighten down the bolt and hope it works. I want to loosen every bolt and re torque them. I'm gonna have to turn the crank by hand, so the minimum ammount of turning possible... I also need info on centering each hydraulic lifter equally, does 3/4 turn past hand tight, then lock the stud sound right? All help is appreciated as always...Thanks guys, Justin

wayne94mustang · Jan 31, 2009

you talking bolt downs or stud mounted rockers?

it reads like you have both...lol

topless95 · Jan 31, 2009

wayne94mustang said:
you talking bolt downs or stud mounted rockers?

it reads like you have both...lol

are they pedestal mount or stud mount, because they will be two different procedures

94kingcbra · Jan 31, 2009

Sorry guys I wrote that after a long day....Here's what I am looking at...When I first built the engine I was planning on doing studs only...But my engine builder suggested a girdle, and he sold me on it....It's a stud girdle

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wayne94mustang · Feb 1, 2009

for stud mounts i go to zero lash (i like to twist the pushrod in my fingers and when i feel resistance thats what im calling zero lash) then i only go 1/2 turn more.

for the order of how to do it go to comp cams site