Valve Adjustment with Chromoly Push Rods, Krusty's method Options

[malcolm2]

Prior to changing anything, I used Krusty's method and got my thinnest gauge. I found a 0.002....

I had rotated the engine around and checked my

1. Swivel Foot on each valve. They spin.
2. I also checked for any rocker movement... or really I kept rotating until i got a CLICK when i wiggled the rocker and spun the Swivel.

So at that point i was able to get the 0.002 gauge in. Remember, I am SHOOTING FOR ZERO LASH HERE

Should I try make that small adjustment so the 0.002 gauge won't go in?

KRUSTY'S Valve adjust method

[GregAmy]

My technique is the Krusty method, then slowly tightening the adjuster while moving the rockers up and down, to zero movement. Then I back it off like 1/16 a screw turn (just a touch) and tighten cause I figure when I tighten the nut it might follow it a little bit (despite a screwdriver to hold it in place).

It would be nice to know, theoretically, how much length those pushrods lose so I can have an idea if, for example, 5-thou too tight would be compensated.

But in the end, with a lift, a remote starter switch, and the Krusty method, it's not a time-consuming process at all so I do it regularly, like at each oil change.

Miss ya, Cap'n.