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qmdv · 05-01-2015, 05:53 PM

I am thinking that when doing the right bank, if the first valve is open then the eighth valve has the lifter against the heal of the cam so adjust it. 2nd valve open then adjust he 7th lifter. 3rd valve open then adjust 6th. Etc etc.

Do the same on the left bank.

What you think

Lawrie · 05-01-2015, 06:21 PM

I found an easy and accurate waY to do them is,turn the engine until the valve your working on is fully open,then turn the crankshaft one turn,do this for each valve,a bit longer but nice and accurate.
Lawrie

qmdv · 05-01-2015, 06:55 PM

Is that not the same as me cus on each bank aren't the front and back cylinder 180 out and the middle two 180 out.

Tim

GOSFAST · 05-02-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by qmdv

I am thinking that when doing the right bank, if the first valve is open then the eighth valve has the lifter against the heal of the cam so adjust it. 2nd valve open then adjust he 7th lifter. 3rd valve open then adjust 6th. Etc etc.

Do the same on the left bank.

What you think

You can accomplish setting the valves by simply following the firing order. As each cylinder is in the "firing" position you set the valves on that cylinder.

Turn the unit 90* and set the next "firing" cylinder, etc, etc. Two full turns of the crank should be good to go for all 16 valves!

Thanks, Gary in N.Y.

P.S. Here is a tip if you choose this method. While rotating the crank just go back and spot-check ANY other "already adjusted" cylinders to make certain there has been no change. If so (you're only looking for any looser ones) reset that particular one at that moment. We do all our units this way, never an issue to date.

qmdv · 05-02-2015, 11:53 AM

I have only worked on bangers in the past. I was a little confused for a while. This last post clears it up. Thanks

Tim

GB SISSON · 05-02-2015, 12:00 PM

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I did mine last night. I used what goesfast said and followed the firing order. Super easy. I marked the crank each 90 degrees but not sure that was really needed. Now I'm gonna re-check them after reading this post.

05-01-2015, 05:53 PM	#1
qmdv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Payette, ID Posts: 936	Now I am adjusting the lifters 59AB I am thinking that when doing the right bank, if the first valve is open then the eighth valve has the lifter against the heal of the cam so adjust it. 2nd valve open then adjust he 7th lifter. 3rd valve open then adjust 6th. Etc etc. Do the same on the left bank. What you think

05-01-2015, 06:21 PM	#2
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,221	Re: Now I am adjusting the lifters 59AB I found an easy and accurate waY to do them is,turn the engine until the valve your working on is fully open,then turn the crankshaft one turn,do this for each valve,a bit longer but nice and accurate. Lawrie

05-01-2015, 06:55 PM	#3
qmdv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Payette, ID Posts: 936	Re: Now I am adjusting the lifters 59AB Is that not the same as me cus on each bank aren't the front and back cylinder 180 out and the middle two 180 out. Tim

05-02-2015, 11:53 AM	#5
qmdv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Payette, ID Posts: 936	Re: Now I am adjusting the lifters 59AB I have only worked on bangers in the past. I was a little confused for a while. This last post clears it up. Thanks Tim

05-02-2015, 12:00 PM	#6
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,944	Re: Now I am adjusting the lifters 59AB Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I did mine last night. I used what goesfast said and followed the firing order. Super easy. I marked the crank each 90 degrees but not sure that was really needed. Now I'm gonna re-check them after reading this post. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)