my rocker arms don't have an adjusting screw/bolt, how do i set the tappet clearance?

1985 TOYOTA
70,000 MILES
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DANIEL LEARY
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i've just replaced a head gasket and a cracked head an my 85 toyota hilux 3y engine and i'm up to setting the tappets, but there's no bolt/screw or anythin g like that to set it with.
May 31, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i believe they are set with shims. who dis assmbled the head?? did you remove shims??

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May 31, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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DANIEL LEARY
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i did, and there weren't any. if i do up the nuts that hold on the rocker anywhere past fingertight there isn't any clearance at all.
May 31, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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