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07-22-2020, 08:22 PM

Gaz64

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Originally Posted by FredG

The solid lifters on my old C1 vette 283 had to be adjusted with the car running using a feeler gauge. I had a set of valve covers with the top cut out to keep the oil under control. I loved the sound of those solids.

Fred

Now Fred, please explain how a feeler gauge can be used on a solid cam valve train while the engine is running. In my 40+ years, I have yet to hear of that. Hydraulic cams can certainly be adjusted with the engine running. I have used a feeler gauge many times on a running hydraulic engine to identify a faulty lifter.
Gary

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