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Dick Deegan · 08-07-2011, 07:11 AM

Good Morning Everyone;

A week or so ago I posted about a friend who has a 29 with non adjustable valves. The valve lash is very tight on his engine with valves on #1 at close to zero. The best valve is 0.008".

If we remove the head etc. etc. I am wondering if it is possible to install adjustable lifters with the engine in the car. Can the cam be removed with the engine in the car and new adjustable lifters, new valves, keepers etc. and guides be installed?

Also what is the recommendation for adjustable lifters - one nut or two. I have two nut lifters in my car and they are a real pain to adjust, but they seem to hold their adjustment. I have heard complaints about the one nut adjusters going out of adjustment. What say you?

Dick

08-07-2011, 07:11 AM	#1
Dick Deegan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 527	Adjustable Valve Lifter Installation Good Morning Everyone; A week or so ago I posted about a friend who has a 29 with non adjustable valves. The valve lash is very tight on his engine with valves on #1 at close to zero. The best valve is 0.008". If we remove the head etc. etc. I am wondering if it is possible to install adjustable lifters with the engine in the car. Can the cam be removed with the engine in the car and new adjustable lifters, new valves, keepers etc. and guides be installed? Also what is the recommendation for adjustable lifters - one nut or two. I have two nut lifters in my car and they are a real pain to adjust, but they seem to hold their adjustment. I have heard complaints about the one nut adjusters going out of adjustment. What say you? Dick