WickedWild Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 I'm almost done with the 305, I'm down to tightening up the lifters. I'm lost as to what the gap should be for the lifters. It's not roller or hydraulic, just stock. Anyone know what the gap should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyntti Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 If it is stock then it should have hydraulic lifters. If this is the case then you tighten the rockers to take up all slack (friction felt when turning pushrod) and go another 1/4 to 1/2 turn depending on who you talk to. You need to make sure that the lifter is not on a lobe. Any Chevy V8 manual should give full instructions. You can also set them with the engine running if you control the oil with deflectors or valvecovers with the top cut out. I always set them at 1/4 turn past zero and then readjust them running once the engine is warmed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedWild Posted April 27, 2004 Author Share Posted April 27, 2004 Yea your right hydraulic.. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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