valve adjustment - sherman lifters

[Robert Simpson]

Not to highjack this thread I to would like to know how these valves are adjusted in a sb stocker? TDC, EOIC, turn the pushrod method etc?

Thanks

Robert

[Tim Ellis]

You think they are hard with screw in studs and poly locks, you should try it with the stock rockers and those #$@%!!! shims! I'm not convinced im even close.

[greg fulk]

I set mine with a .002 filler gauge just like you would a solid cam. I'm sure someone will say that's not right but that's how I ran the silver car for years.

[7423]

Originally Posted by Tim Ellis

You think they are hard with screw in studs and poly locks, you should try it with the stock rockers and those #$@%!!! shims! I'm not convinced im even close.

Adjustable pushrods with the stock rockers, time consuming but MUCH easier than those shims you are so fond of............................

[Jeff Lee]

I highly reccomend the EOIC method and turning the engine over with a wrench, not the starter.
Greg, you will probably find a zero lash, once the set screw is set, will yield .002" which is perfect in my book. I figured that out one day and couldn't believe the amount of time it saved. I had ARP adjusters and all 16 came out perfect. It was far more accurate (after testing with a go-no go method) than trying to get the feel with a .002" feeler gauge.

[Robert Swartz]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

EOIC method and turning the engine over with a wrench, not the starter.

Acronym alert, EOIC, at the cost of being stupid, what is it?

[7423]

exhaust opening, adjust intake
intake closing, adjust exhaust

[Robert Swartz]

Originally Posted by 7423

exhaust opening, adjust intake
intake closing, adjust exhaust

Thank you. Was pretty sure it was something simple. I'm going with the Shermans on my crate stock engine. so, this will soon be an issue I need to understand.