ptv clearance and lifters

How are you going to check PTV clearance and determine pushrod length at the same time?

You need to check PTV clearance with the correct length pushrods. Use a pushrod length checker to determine the right length pushrod to get correct valvetrain geometry, and then use THAT length pushrod to check PTV clearance.

What I have found to be the easiest and most accurate way is by using a checking spring and a dial indicator. Or using feeler gauges along with the checking springs.

I've been through the whole solid lifter deal and honesty, **** the person who came up with that method!

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The feeler guage method works but is a little clunky. I think the best way to do it is set them as a go no go. If you want .100 clearence then set the guages for that and make sure you can insert the guage at every check point.

I used a dial indicator but the rest of the proceedure is basically the same, light spring, roll the motor a bit, push down on the rocker and read the dial. I set the indicator up to read off the keepers. You're only checking where the piston is really close to TDC anyway so it's a pretty quick check.

For checking PR length you will need to use the checking spring. You can use your hydro roller lifter this way also.