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V8 Bob · 01-23-2014, 01:13 PM

I would definitely drill the lifter bores. I also find it easier to initially set the valves with the cam gear removed. A bracket bolted to the cam and turned with a wrench saves having to roll the crank (and pistons) if installed.

01-23-2014, 01:13 PM	#7
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: some advice for adjusting valves I would definitely drill the lifter bores. I also find it easier to initially set the valves with the cam gear removed. A bracket bolted to the cam and turned with a wrench saves having to roll the crank (and pistons) if installed.