Re: 1st time startup

Posted by HH56 On 2010/12/2 12:12:39

Believe hydraulics were the norm on senior car engines and optional on others. Usually a factory hydraulic option had an H suffix after the serial number. 288 labeled heads on 327s are very common. You really need to get the plug gauge which has been reproduced to set the valve stem clearances. There was another thread recently as to where it might be found but someone should have the info handy.

The procedure in on page 22 of service manual engine section but basically, you remove the lifter and insert the gauge in the lifter body. Making sure the piston, cam lobe and valve are at the proper position check the stem clearance, grinding stem as necessary to achieve between .030 and .070 to the gauge. If no one has info as to gauge purchase, you can have one quickly made. Just a piece of round steel bar with diameter of .517 by 1.173 high.