Does this mean that we should tighten the screw until it just touches
the valve stem and stop there?

TIA
Larry A.

Robert Donalds wrote:
>
> guys
> The Bentley manual now states that preloading is optional becuase of all the problems preloading can cause. These problems can include low power hard starting hot and lifter clater
> see my article on my web site called Boston Bobs history of the hydraulic lifter
> Bob Donalds
>
> clarence wrote
> 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.....
>
> frank wrote
> 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.