*EASY* How To Adjust SBC Valve Lash using EOIC

This is an in depth guide and explanation on adjusting the valve lash on a small block Chevy using the EOIC method.
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[deankay]

SnapOn sell replacement feeler blades for their "Go, No-Go" feeler blade set. I have 3 complete set from 25-30+ years ago, but sure they are costly now. The ground stepped lip is 0.001" under and the shank is 0.001" over. So, if you're desired setting is 0.006", the blade will read 0.005"-0.007" making the stop (Ground Step) a 0.006" that stops at this setting. They can be ordered online and paired on a key ring as needed. Nice information!
DK, ASE master tech since 78, retired.
Have a good 2022 & beyond.

[bigdavedownunder]

Thanks for the video saved me money I love that

[markemery]

It will be important to note that Ellis is working with a mechanical not a hydraulic cam.

For those doing similar, I would be refering to the camshaft spec sheet, and would use a degree wheel so that I could index the crankshaft as per the manufacturer's specs during this critical adjustment.
We need to make sure that each cam follower is at the bottom of BASE circle during the adjustment.


A word to the wise. DO NOT use the center crankshaft bolt to rotate the engine with.
The torque setting for this bolt is approx 60 ft lb.
If you snap this bolt off, or if the threads were to become damaged, you will be pulling the engine out, and taking it in for profession bolt fragment extraction, or worse.

[maximusvonce]

Should be minus .006 cold lash with Aluminum heads and iron block.

[deankay]

If you have $8, 000 in the engine, then spend $12 for a replacement SnapOn (Go, No-Go) feeler blades? I am confused.
DK, , ASE Master Tech since 78

[davidkeeton]

Sorry, can't stop myself, what you were touching was the rocker arms, not the lifters. Are you sure, .004" that's pretty thin. Doesn't allow much room for expansion..024" ok, but .004" You are going to have valves hanging open, or you are going to ding a piston or eight.