Valve Clearance Check?

Posted by shadetree77 On 2018/7/20 10:04:07

Just got my cylinder head back from the machine shop. 288 AT from a 1951. They removed about 14 thousandths to correct warpage. I know I need to check clearances on the head before I reassemble. Could someone walk me through the process or point me to a thread that could help? I know it involves clay but I can't find anything detailing how this is done on an inline flathead. I have a few specific questions as well.

Do you do the check with a new head gasket installed?

Everything I've read says to replace hydraulic lifters with solid lifters as hydraulic will cause false readings. Does this apply here? Because my engine does have hydraulic lifters.