The .010 or .020 "real measurements" are for mechanical (i.e. solid)
lifters.  Hydraulic lifters are commonly set using a number of turns beyond
zero clearance.

Frank
'89 Carat

----- Original Message -----
From: "Clarence J Falarski" <lamont@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 8:44 AM
Subject: adjusting Hydraulic Valve lifters

Fellow listies:

Need to adjust my lifters, 2.1 water cooled.
Bentley, 15.29  doesn't say hot or cold just 2 turns clockwise after the
adjusting screw touches the valve stem.....

What ever happened to 10 thousands or 20 thousands etc.etc. real
measurements.
Are 2 turns clockwise close enough...????

clarence.
1990 westy multi.