Adjusting Chevy V8 Valves, Hydraulic Lifters, Old School, Hot Rod, Rat Rod '48 Chevy,383

[sgtlzy]

This is tightening to "zero" lash. I went on past zero lash and

tightened an additional one-half turn, a quarter of a turn at a time.

[danielwetpaint]

@sgtlzy Yes,, once you get to Zero lash go another 1/4th of a turn,, correct. You want to keep that internal plunger from hammering on the upper snap ring. It will pound it out then you have a real mess. Thanks for commenting.

[951clay]

I always use a set of old valve covers with a hole in the top it keeps oil from running down the block

[danielwetpaint]

@951clay Yes, that works good.

[resinator1]

hmmm, this helps, got a 350 to adjust

Thanks subbed now

[boomhauer421]

quick question if you dont mind - do you have to adjust those valves while the motor is at operating temperature?

Thanks

[danielwetpaint]

@boomhauer421 Good point!!!

Yes sir Boomhauer that is always best.

[mschiffel1]

nice car! i learned to drive a stick shift on my father's 1948 chevy convertible when i was 13 years old. i learned how to adjust valves on the old inline six. used a screwdriver,box wrench, and a feeler gauge. need three hands to get it done. i checked your other vids and the 48 looks fine! brings back fine memories.

[mschiffel1]

adjusting chevy valves is the sloppiest job! really no way to keep it neat unless cutout valve covers are used. the only good thing about them is that you usually just adjust them one time. then they should be good for thousands of miles. is your vehicle a 40s car or a 3100 pickup? could not tell from the video. either one is cool!

[danielwetpaint]

@mschiffel1 It's the '48 Chevy 2 door in the other vids of mine,,Thanks.

[danielwetpaint]

Thanks for the comment. I used to have a pair of modified valve covers like you mentioned. That was a few years back when I was really building engines, nowdays I build just a couple a year, so I just use the paper towels when it's in a vehicle.

Again thanks for the comment.