Valve lash article

always adjusted my valves this way.

Quote:Here's a quick review of the EO/IC method. When the exhaust valve is starting to open (left photo), adjust the intake valve. When the intake valve is just about to close, then the exhaust lash can be set. This routine also works for setting hydraulic-lifter preload. Set one cylinder at a time, either down one cylinder bank and then down the other side. Or you can follow the engine's firing order.

I have a very noisey hydraulic cam in my 500 Stroker and have heard you can use solid lifters on a hydraulic cam. I don't know enouhgh about it to risk trying.