Adjusting solid lifters?

**Survivor 69/Z28** · #1 02-02-2007, 05:05 PM

A mechanic friend of mine is about to adjust my lifters. The engine is a DZ302 that is 100% original. Are there certain torque specs or is this something that you do by feel?
Sorry if I am asking a silly question. I have never done this. If there are certain torque specs I want to let my mechanic friend know.

Thanks for the help!

Anthony

rsatz28 · #2 02-02-2007, 05:15 PM

Here is a good way to do this from JohnZ at Camaro Research Group

http://www.camaros.org/302valves.shtml

@wot · #3 02-02-2007, 05:42 PM

You can also use the EOIC method, that I find easier. When the exhaust just starts to open adjust the intake of the same cylinder. When the intake is almost closed, adjust the exhaust valve.

**Survivor 69/Z28** · #4 02-02-2007, 05:48 PM

Rob,
That's some good info. I just printed it out and will give this to my mechanic. I am glad he is doing this and not me. I am not sure if I completely understand how to do this.

THANKS!!!

jtower1969 · #5 02-03-2007, 01:52 AM

I watched my dad do mine twice since November..I'm still shakey about doing it myself. The next time I'm going to have to do it while he watches over me.

3macs1 · #6 02-03-2007, 04:30 AM

Maybe it is just me but if my mechanic friend is asking for specs does he have any experience setting solids.
Yes I am old school and we always set the 302's running & hot and they were checked after me until I got the feel for this. I understand the cold process outlined in the link but
it is not something today's mechanics do on a regular basis.

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