G GoodysGotaCuda New Member May 7, 2006 17 0 0 Oct 3, 2008 #1 Oct 3, 2008 #1 Would a '68 289 have solid or hydrualic lifters? (assuming solid) Anyway, it has sat for some time, can anyone recommend what to set the lash to? Torque? feeler gauge spec? Torque + "x" turns? Thanks!
Would a '68 289 have solid or hydrualic lifters? (assuming solid) Anyway, it has sat for some time, can anyone recommend what to set the lash to? Torque? feeler gauge spec? Torque + "x" turns? Thanks!
D D.Hearne New Member Sep 29, 2000 11,730 4 0 south louisiana Oct 4, 2008 #2 Oct 4, 2008 #2 All 68 small blocks had hydraulic cams. Zero lash. Tighten them till the pushrod gets tight bewteen your fingers, then tighten another 1/2 turn. The only small block Fords that had a solid lifter cam were the 289 Hi-po and the Boss 302 & 351
All 68 small blocks had hydraulic cams. Zero lash. Tighten them till the pushrod gets tight bewteen your fingers, then tighten another 1/2 turn. The only small block Fords that had a solid lifter cam were the 289 Hi-po and the Boss 302 & 351
