ddiddle Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Well, I tried something today that I've not done before - adjusting valves using the "engine running" method. After a about 2000 miles, I had one slight tick in #2 and I think it worked. AND, it wasn't that huge of a mess as I thought it might be. Ruined a few of my wife's towels, but if I can get them buried in the trash can before she gets home, I'll be safe. The valvetrain looked brand new, so the guy who sold me the car was apparently honest about the rebuild. The guy who built my car put chrome Edelbrock covers on it. I ordered some stock-looking chromes with all the stuff to go with 'em - fill cap, wire guides, etc., from Classic Muscle/Modern Chevy. I'll get some pics when it's all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boz Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I have a old stock valve cover i cut the middle out of to use for doing it works pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I've adjusted them both ways, with and without the engine running. I would much rather adjust without the engine running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 She is going to miss them! Might as well go and get her some new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtankjones Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 She is going to be mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaman Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 You're gonna be in TROUBLE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overdrive Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 You better buy 3 times as many as you ruined. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRDIRT11 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 MY WIFE WOULD BE MAD CUSE I SPENT MONEY TO NEW ONES. my wife tighter than bark on a tree. i would have to go make some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Don't tell her, get rid of the evidence, and deny, deny, deny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddiddle Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 I think I'm good...garbage truck came this AM...not a word so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black07ss Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Your secret is good with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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