Checking PTV Using Clay Method
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Staging Lane
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From: Metro Detroit
Checking PTV Using Clay Method Tomorrow i will be checking PTV clearance on my new combination using the clay method.
I have a couple of my old lifters that have been welded up.
Am i supposed to be using the light weight checking springs for this method or just use my regular valve springs i will be running? I seem to get mixed reviews on this.
And should I use the pushrods i will be using or my adjustable checker set to zero lash?
Thanks,
Andrew
I have a couple of my old lifters that have been welded up.
Am i supposed to be using the light weight checking springs for this method or just use my regular valve springs i will be running? I seem to get mixed reviews on this.
And should I use the pushrods i will be using or my adjustable checker set to zero lash?
Thanks,
Andrew
You use the real valve springs when checking with solid lifter or in your case welded. The Checking springs are ONLY if you plan to use the Hydraulic lifters as the real springs would cause the lifters to bleed off and decrease lift.
You cant use the pushrods with the solid lifters as they will be too long. You need to use the checker and set it to zero lash.
You cant use the pushrods with the solid lifters as they will be too long. You need to use the checker and set it to zero lash.
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 74
Likes: 0
From: Metro Detroit
You use the real valve springs when checking with solid lifter or in your case welded. The Checking springs are ONLY if you plan to use the Hydraulic lifters as the real springs would cause the lifters to bleed off and decrease lift.
You cant use the pushrods with the solid lifters as they will be too long. You need to use the checker and set it to zero lash.
You cant use the pushrods with the solid lifters as they will be too long. You need to use the checker and set it to zero lash.
So is one way easier then the other? If i use the lightweight checking springs and my hydraulic lifters would i just use my pushrods that are going in the engine?
Thanks again
