Setting valves on Chevy 305

[83gbody]

I was thinking bout setting my valves using this method an wont to know what y'all think bout this method an what method are y'all using.

TDC#1 -intake 1-2-5-7
-exhaust 1-3-4-8

TDC#6 -intake 3-4-6-8
-exhaust 2-5-6-7

 

[gwhiz]

a little messy but you can do it with the engine running.just slowly tighten till engine starts to miss or bog down and back it off till it smooths out.

 

[pontiacgp]

do you have a roller or flat tappet?

 

[83gbody]

Roller an I usually do it that way looking for a new way

 

[pontiacgp]

here's how I do mine with a roller, it helps if you have the balancer with the markings

Valve Lash Adjustment
1. Position engine at top dead center (TDC) on #1 cylinder in firing position.
Adjust intake valves on #2 and #7 cylinders.
Adjust exhaust valves on #4 and # 8 cylinders.

2. Rotate crankshaft 1/2 revolution clockwise.
Adjust intake valves on #1 and #8 cylinders.
Adjust exhaust valves on #3 and #6 cylinders.

3. Rotate crankshaft 1/2 revolution clockwise to #6 cylinder in firing position.
Adjust intake valves on #3 and # 4 cylinders
Adjust exhaust valves on #5 and #7 cylinders.

4. Rotate crankshaft 1/2 revolution clockwise.
Adjust intake valves on #5 and #6 cylinders
Adjust exhaust valves on #1 and #2 cylinders

Reinstall valve covers and connect power to the distributor. Start engine to check for loose valve lash

 

[83gbody]

Thanks pontiacgp I will try your way

 

[pontiacgp]

it's what GM performance has in their instructions for a roller. With a roller the peaks are rounded and if done by the 2 step method you'll end up with some loose rockers. You also can't use the method of running the engine cause you can damage the rollers when they are loosened off to do the adjustment.