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Richard Redmond · 08-07-2011, 01:41 PM

Dear Dick, I'm very keen to keep a Model A as original as possible - but I drew a line at the original valve lifters and the idea of grinding the valve stems.

I agree that they can be replaced with the engine in place. The oil pan is dropped as - if I remember correctly - the lifters drop down with the camshaft out.
I chose the single nut adjuster type. I had no prior advice or experience but their design seemed to be pretty good. I do a low mileage so I don't know how well your inlet / exhaust clearances will last on a 500 mile tour. However....the adjustment is now quite easy - particularly for you USA guys with no steering column and box on that side. Spark plugs out, crank handle in to turn over, valve cover off, set up a good light and it's a nice job.

RMR

08-07-2011, 01:41 PM	#8
Richard Redmond Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Scarborough, Yorkshire Posts: 120	Re: Adjustable Valve Lifter Installation Dear Dick, I'm very keen to keep a Model A as original as possible - but I drew a line at the original valve lifters and the idea of grinding the valve stems. I agree that they can be replaced with the engine in place. The oil pan is dropped as - if I remember correctly - the lifters drop down with the camshaft out. I chose the single nut adjuster type. I had no prior advice or experience but their design seemed to be pretty good. I do a low mileage so I don't know how well your inlet / exhaust clearances will last on a 500 mile tour. However....the adjustment is now quite easy - particularly for you USA guys with no steering column and box on that side. Spark plugs out, crank handle in to turn over, valve cover off, set up a good light and it's a nice job. RMR