<VV> valve adjusting

[Andy Clark]

Mike, the best way to sense 0 lash is when you cannot rotate the pushrod
anymore between your fingers. It's almost impossible to get to this point by
trying to move the pushrod up and down.
Andy Clark
1966 140/4 Monza Sedan
1966 140/4 Yenko Clone
1966 180/4 Cord 8/10 #60
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <mhicks130 at cox.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2006 5:25 PM
Subject: <VV> valve adjusting


> OK, why is it every time I adjust the valves (cold/static) they end up
clattering?  I adjust to zero lash, judged by the pushrod not going in and
out at all (but still can rotate) and then 1/2 a turn in.  I get clatter, at
least until it warms up a bit.  On my car I figured it was just a noisy
lifter but I replaced the orings on the Rampy I just got and it wasn't
clattering before I got to it but now it does.  Should I be going to 3/4 of
a turn?  Is zero lash when the pushrod won't rotate or is it in and out?  I
don't really want to adjust hot/running but will if I have to.
>
> mike