> As I adjusted the valves for each cylinder a second time I could feel a
> difference in the lifter action as I made the final 1/4 turn of each adj.
> screw.  Some of the lifters felt very firm, others felt spongy.  What does
> this mean?

Did you watch what was hapenning as you do the final 1/4 turn?  If you watch
the rocker (most likely) the firm valves the rocker was pushing toward the
valve stem. (this is what is supposed to happen) on the spongy ones, the
rocker probably was going towards the push rod, thus meaning the lifter was
not fully pumped.  I use a tiny little screwdriver to "feel exactly where
the adjustment screw is hitting the valve stem, then go the 1/4 turn....if
it turns firm, the lifter is pumped........if it is easy going, i back off
to .006 and come back a few days later to get it right.

Ps...be sure to watch it run in the driveway a few minutes to see any valve
cover leaks!!!!!!
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