If you run a solid lifter valvetrain in your engine, setting and maintaining proper valve lash is critical to not only making maximum power, but also keeping your engine healthy.

Thankfully, you can avoid many engine problems with a few regular checks, and, if you're running mechanical (not hydraulic) lifters, one of the most important is checking and setting your valve lash.

Taking a closer look at my new engine while walking through the proper way to set valve lash. Precision matters when building power.#valvelash #engineinspection #cartech Alaskan volcano rumbling ...

One very important rule must be observed whenever measuring or setting valve lash in the above described manner for both solid-lifter (tappet) or hydraulic-lifter (tappet) valvetrains.

If you run a solid lifter valvetrain in your engine, setting and maintaining proper valve lash is critical to not only making maximum power, but also keeping your engine healthy.