For each cylinder:
Turn engine to TDC of the compression stoke for the cylinder.
Loosen rocker screw, turn back in until slack is taken up, then tighten
additional 1-2 turns. Tighten lock nut.
Repeat for all 4 cylinders.
If a lifter is tight and the valve starts to lift, let engine sit for a
while after adjusting.
Replace valve covers.
Then start engine, allow to warm up noise and all. Rev engine. An air
bond or stubborn lifter may need 10-15 minutes at high rpm. Go for a
drive.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Matthew
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:20 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: pumping up lifters after head job...

folks,
trying to get the lifters to pump up after a head job.
It will barely run b/c i can't get the valves set
right when the lifters ain't solid. this bus sat for 5
years before doing the head job. any advice? just run
it till it is warm and then adjust?
thanks
matthew

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