At the end of the day, an internal combustion engine is just an air pump. Proper airflow in and out of the engine is thus ...
Setting valve lash has nearly become a lost art. Hydraulic lifters are so prevalent and so efficient that many enthusiasts resort to the old way or doing it—engine running, oil spewing everywhere. Let ...
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Valve lash: What it is and why it matters
Before the implementation of hydraulic lifters to keep the engine's valves in proper working order, regular adjustment was required to maintain the critically necessary clearance in the valvetrain.
On engines equipped with hydraulic tappets, zero lash at maximum tappet plunger rise can be determined by rotating the pushrod with your fingertips while slowly turning the lash adjusting nut. The ...
It's a skill that every hot rodder should know by heart. It can also be one of the more confusing aspects of engine assembly. We're talking about setting valves. In this story, we'll show you a very ...
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