Originally posted by 76GMC1500
I just did my valves and roller tip rockers. With the lifters not pumped up, you turn the engine over until an exhaust valve starts to open. At this point, you tighten down on the intake valve until there is zero lash, you will feel some resistance on the pushrod as you rotate it with your fingers. Then turn 1/2 turn more. Rotate the engine until the intake valve is past maximum lift and is 1/2 to 2/3 of the way to being closed, adjust the same way as the exhaust valve. Repeat for the next cylinder until all 8 are done.
That'll work great for hydraulics, but he's running a solid roller.