Adjusting Valves

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Adjusting Valves on ANY Engine WITH any Camshaft ( because the tdc method is NOT best unless its a STOCK Cam ) is as simple as this , pick a cylinder any cylinder I perfer to start in the front ( on an inline ) bump the engine (or turn it with a long ratchet and socket ) IN the direction of rotation ( a givin if bumping it with a remote starter is used ) untill the exhaust valve of the cylinder you have chosen begins to open, then set the Lash or Lifter preload for the Intake Valve of that cylinder, after that , continue to rotate the engine ( again in the correct rotation of the engine ) untill the Intake Valve that you just adjusted opens all the way up and is just about to close ( if you go a bit to far just back it up or go all the way around till the correct spot ) when its just about to close Set the EXHAUST Valve same as you did the intake ( lash or preload ) Then go to the next cylinder , repeat till all are done , NO need to find TDC , NO need to make marks , This method takes into account larger than stock Valve overlap ( performance Cams ) , the TDC method DOES NOT ! once you use this method ( all Performance Shops do ) you will never go back to the old way , Our 6's any 6 any V-8 , 4cyls , you name it , it WORKS , is MORE accurate , and once you master the valve motion ( couple minutes ) its way faster Too , now get out there and ajust them Valves !! Bill