Re: RE: Dumb question about solid lifter heads

["Victor Farren" <vfarren@dis.cdie.org>]

I don't know the science of it, nor did I ask.  Sorry, but I don't really have the answer for you. I do know that the engine reved easier.  As for more power, I don't think  it contributes to that, just simply that makes the engine rev easier.  In that regard, if you have a gig lift cam, it would allow you to get in the power band quicker.

Victor


>>> "Aaron Ness" <aaron@makuta.com> 11/30 11:12 AM >>>

Are you saying the valves resist the motion of the cam less if adjusted in
the way you outline, or do you actually get more power at x rpm?

Aaron
'87 528e
'82 Scirocco
'70 Beetle
'82 GPz550


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Victor Farren
> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 10:35 AM
> To: mpeters6@rochester.rr.com; scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
> Subject: Re: Dumb question about solid lifter heads
>
>
> I don't remember a clattering sound when I had a JH 8v
> scirocco.  Sounds to me like you need to adjust the valves.
> Potterman told me -  and lets see if I remember this
> correctly- that the engine revs easier if you go as loose as
> possible (within spec) on the exhaust side, and tight as
> possible on the intake side.  That is, have the biggest gap
> possible (within spec) on the exhaust side, and smallest gap
> possible on intake side.  I hope I didn't get that the wrong
> way around - best get a 2nd opinion, it's been a few years
> since I adjusted valves on a solid lifter head.
>
> Victor
>
> >>> "Marc Peterson" <mpeters6@rochester.rr.com> 11/30 10:28 AM >>>
> Are they supposed to clatter and clack?  Mine sounds like a
> hydro head when
> you first start it in the morning, except that it never
> quiets down.  Is it
> possible that I need to adjust the valve lash, or is it just
> the nature of
> the beast?
>
> BTW, I'm back on the street.  Got the exhaust manifold off
> (not fun), got my
> busted studs replaced, and got the new downpipe back on.
> Man, that made it
> much quieter not having a big assed hole in the DP.  Probably
> that's why I'm
> hearing the lifters now :)
>
> Marc
> re-'roc-ed
>
>
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