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tubman · 08-31-2019, 03:15 AM

Amazing! Now that they had access to them, I still don't see how they could adjust the valves. With regular Ford (non-adjustable) lifters, it would be impossible to do anything as far as I can see. Even with adjustable lifters, I don't see how it could be done. Those old Johnson wrenches that were supplied with their adjustable lifters are almost impossible to use on an engine that isn't running. I don't see how they could be used in a running engine. The diagram in Frank's post shows a D/L carburetor, meaning these were of '32-'33 vintage; did adjustable lifters for flatheads even exist back then? I don't believe any flathead Ford came from the factory with adjustable lifters; they are an aftermarket performance item only. I highly doubt that KR Wilson made specialty tools for hot rodders in the early thirties.

Are you guys sure these "accessories" were designed for valve adjustment, and not just for inspection of a running engine's valve train? Has anyone ever tried to do it?

08-31-2019, 03:15 AM	#7
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,316	Re: Valve adjusting Amazing! Now that they had access to them, I still don't see how they could adjust the valves. With regular Ford (non-adjustable) lifters, it would be impossible to do anything as far as I can see. Even with adjustable lifters, I don't see how it could be done. Those old Johnson wrenches that were supplied with their adjustable lifters are almost impossible to use on an engine that isn't running. I don't see how they could be used in a running engine. The diagram in Frank's post shows a D/L carburetor, meaning these were of '32-'33 vintage; did adjustable lifters for flatheads even exist back then? I don't believe any flathead Ford came from the factory with adjustable lifters; they are an aftermarket performance item only. I highly doubt that KR Wilson made specialty tools for hot rodders in the early thirties. Are you guys sure these "accessories" were designed for valve adjustment, and not just for inspection of a running engine's valve train? Has anyone ever tried to do it?