Quote Originally Posted by ED JONES
I have a Federal Mogul camshaft.Valve lift is .480 intake and .480 exhaust. My question is how should I set the valve lash? I have set other valves by running the engine until it is at operating temp.Then I remove the valve covers and loosen the rocker arm until it starts to click then I tighten the valve back down until it stops clicking and turn it 1/2 turn more.I seen some camshaft spec sheet that show the valve lash at 0. I did not get a spec sheet for this cam. Does anyone know what the valve lash should be for this cam.The part number is CS-186R.Any help would be appreciated.
If it is a hyd. cam I do one valve open ,one shut.
I tighten just to I can just barley turn the push rod with my fingers.