valve lash setup
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valve lash setup
guys ,
im trying to help a friend with install of his 303 cam in an older 302 he is using the retrofit roller lifters (comp cams i think) in setting the valve lash id doesn't seam right now i dont know fords well so any info would be a great help .
im trying to help a friend with install of his 303 cam in an older 302 he is using the retrofit roller lifters (comp cams i think) in setting the valve lash id doesn't seam right now i dont know fords well so any info would be a great help .
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just to be sure is he using bolt down style rockers or stud mount?
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lash is on a solid lifter cam. Most people set the lifter pre-load at between 1/2 and 1 full turn on the nut OR set up enough shims under the pedestal to achieve the same with the bolt.
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I do 3/4 turn.
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