Post by ccI used to adjust the sb valves running! (this was in mid 60's), I still have
the clips that go on the rockers to prevent oil from squirting
everywhere....loosen until they start "clacking" then tighten up until it
stops then tighten 1 1/4 turn then go to the next one....on the older cars
we always adjusted the valves with the engine running, I have many feeler
gauges with the ends eaten up by the valve ends slamming the rocker stud,
and it was fun with some engines that had a lock nut that had to be loosened
then adjust the rocker then tighten the lock nut! (all while the engine was
running) ....it was fun?....cc
Most books say one turn........... [cc said 1 and a 1/4 turn]
..............[bob said 1/2 turn].........I've seen some do what's
missing..........i.e.: 1/4 turn..........and 3/4 turn......and
1turn.........it has been open to debate as to what is best. Racers (mostly)
use the smaller... like 1/4 to 1/2 its for RPM reasons I've used all the
1/4's and the 1/2's and the 3/4's with everything being ok and never had a
problem and never used more.
I prefer the dry method 1up -6up. Clips seamed to work better than the wire
plastic hole pokers. Cutting the holes in old valve covers had to be cut
just right as to cover the oil splash, tight slit in cover, that and
clips seamed to work the best,(for me doing a running engine).