On the stock hydraulic roller lifters with adjustable rockers and guide plates in the 302 how is the valve lash set? I have read that you tighten the rocker until the pushrod does not turn by finger and then go 3/4 of a turn past this. I am installing new lifters and there is maybe 1/10 on an inch compresion in the top of the lifter before it gets tight. is this due to the lifter not being full of oil(I soked them in oil first) or is this normal. The engine is on the stand and it seems to hang the valve open if I tighten it up finger tight then go 3/4 of a turn, should I stop at the finger tight?
Sorr if this is not clear!
Dominic