1980 Chevy Truck valve set

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VERNDIESEL
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1980 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I'm having trouble setting my valves, when i set the first set at tdc & turn over the eng. one turn to set the other valves the 1st. set of valves that i set seem way too loose. I installed a new edlebrock performer cam & lifters. & jegs perf. timing set stock 350 with camel hump heads stock push rods that came with the 350 & stock rocker arms that came with the heads.
Sep 27, 2009 at 3:05 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Its gonna be messy try adjusting it while the engine is idling by losening it up till it clatters then tighten 1 full turn by following the firing order
Sep 27, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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