FE valve lash question

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by lovehamr

I can understand doing that with a small block where the adjusting nut is stationary while the engine is running but that'd be a trick on an FE.

In fact I'd like to see the video!

So would I! I can see it on an SB Chebby, but would like to see it on an FE.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Bernica

So would I! I can see it on an SB Chebby, but would like to see it on an FE.

Even with shaft mounted rockers, some guys used to do it all the time. Just go to 332-428 Ford FE Engine Forum and type "adjust valves while engine running" up in the search box and you'll get tons of threads on it along with guys that swear by it. Personally, I've never done it in my life and never plan to.

[PaulProe]

Originally Posted by patrickt

. . . "adjust valves while engine running" . . . you'll get tons of threads on it along with guys that swear by it. Personally, I've never done it in my life and never plan to.

I tasted the kool-aid and am a firm believer that those who say it is good have never done it.

I did try it. What a joke - even at idle rpm, the movement of the wrenches nearly breaks your wrist.

Always looking for an easier way to adjust mine, I think I've tried every method and the EO-IC seems to give the best results, it's just time consuming.

Paul