How tight to set solid lifters

toolmanmike said
Of course they are looser cold. Start a engine up cold and the solids clatter. As the engine warms up, the lash tightens and the clatter goes away. Yes, they need to be a little looser if you adjust them cold.

That makes no sense Mike. The heads and block grow with heat. Just like with aluminum heads but not as much.

Edit: I always forget to mention engine temp matters. And engine at 160 degrees won’t grow as much as an engine running at 195-200.

You have to check hot lash at the temp you are going to run.