Trick Flow Rockers - Torque & Compression

Be aware that Trick flow heads require a different push rod length to get the proper valve train geometry. You will need an adjustable push rod and a weak test valve spring to do the testing. This is because Trick Flow uses stud mounted rockers like the early 260/289/302 engines. The latter model engines use pedestal mounted rockers. There is much testing and measuring, but this is the short version of the process.

The following method is very messy, but it will work.
Remove both the valve covers (you may have to remove the EFI upper manifold. to get one side off).
If present, cover the pushrod squirt holes in the rockers with aluminum foil. This will reduce the amount of oil that is wildly squirting from the valve train. Start the engine and somehow get it to idle. Loosen each rocker adjuster until the valve/rocker rattles. Then slowly tighten it down until the rattle goes away, and tighten it 1/2- 3/4 turn more and lock the adjustment. Repeat the process until you have made a complete pass through all the valves. Recheck any that don't quieten down. When finished, you will have oil everywhere, and if you did right, the engine will not have any rattling rockers or valves. Shut the engine off and reinstall the rocker covers. Get a gallon of mineral spirits to bathe yourself and the car it to remove the oil that now coats everything you didn't hide or cover. Like I said, messy, but it works good.