ok so i pulled my valve covers an a few lifters were a little lose motor is a 318, so i thought ok maybe a push rod is bent so i pull the intake, pull the push rods, install a new set an tighten them to factory specs an i can still move a few of the lifters side to side a bit is this normal??? the truck ran great, did not tick, bang ect ect.... also do you got to tighten them when you turn them motor over as well??? i thought i heard i was supposed to but cant remember

 

Assuming it is a stock LA 318 motor. The rockers are shaft mounted and non adjustable. The shaft bolts should be tightened to 25-30 ft lbs ???? Look it up... Lifters are pumped up with oil preassure to take up the clearance.. Without oil pressure the lifter may be loose It depends on how fast the lifter bleeds down

 

ya i tightened them to to the right specs, so i shoucl be good right?? i for got to add that oil is pumped an tightens them up lol, do i re tighten the pushrods after i turn it over or no??

 

Theres no valve adjustment, put the rocker shaft on, torque them down and go.

 

ok thanks ya thats what i thought, ya guys did it again