Thread: What the CRAP did I do!!??!!

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Well I just went out and unloosend all the rockers 2 full turns and it started and ran. Now I may have skipped a step when adjusting the rockers I dont think I loosend them all 2 full turns before adjusting. Could this be the problem? I can not get in contact with they guy i got the motor from. Is there any other easy way to tell if its a solid lift?

Let it sit overnight. Then next day GENTLY tap the pushrod end of the rocker arm with a hammer. If it gives it's hydraulic. If it doesn't, then most likely it's a solid lifter.

This isn't foolproof, but works in most cases.

Letting it sit drains the oil down and "relaxes" the valve train. Don't start the engine until AFTER you've done this or you'll put everything under pressure again.

Good luck