Ok guys.....here is the update on adjusting my valves. I adjusted the valves per the procedure below. I set both the intake and exhaust valves at .020 cold. I'll be damned if it don't run like it did before I started adjusting the valves. So far I am a happy camper. I let it get a little warm and took it out for a run. I didn't get on it to hard but man does it pull and sound like it did before. When I got back I listened to the engine and like before it has some engine noise which now since I know it's not hydraulic I'm fine with it . I did hear something on the right bank that sounded like an exhaust tic. I'll investigate that further tomorrow but for now I'm satisfied. Thanks for all the input.

Get #1 to Top Dead Center

Exh.- 1 – 3 – 4 -8​
Int.- 1- 2 – 5 - 7 ​
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Get #6 to Top Dead Center

Exh.- 2 – 5 – 6 – 7​
Int.- 3 – 4- 6 - 8​