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paintinx · 09-03-2023, 02:13 AM

Good morning to you all.

I have a 1979 Chevrolet suburban and would like to check or properly adjust the valve clearance.
I hope I am expressing myself correctly. Please excuse my bad English.
The problem is that I hear a slight clacking sound on the left bench and I know it is coming from the valves.

Can you please tell me what steps I need to take to get the valve clearance right?

I only have found this

https://brianbradburn.tripod.com/chevy454.htm

I assume I have mechanic valve lifters.

I read, that I need to turn the engine while adjusting. If I had a manual transmission, I would just put it in gear, lift the car to one side, and then turn the other wheel. But how do I do that with an automatic?

Thanks in advance and have a nice Sunday

09-03-2023, 02:13 AM	#1
paintinx Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Erfurt Posts: 51	Adjusting valve clearance on a 454 V8. Good morning to you all. I have a 1979 Chevrolet suburban and would like to check or properly adjust the valve clearance. I hope I am expressing myself correctly. Please excuse my bad English. The problem is that I hear a slight clacking sound on the left bench and I know it is coming from the valves. Can you please tell me what steps I need to take to get the valve clearance right? I only have found this https://brianbradburn.tripod.com/chevy454.htm I assume I have mechanic valve lifters. I read, that I need to turn the engine while adjusting. If I had a manual transmission, I would just put it in gear, lift the car to one side, and then turn the other wheel. But how do I do that with an automatic? Thanks in advance and have a nice Sunday __________________ 2 kids, 2 cars Sub2k - 5.3 ltr vortec Sub79 - 7.4 ltr big block Das Schiff ist im Hafen sicher, aber dafuer nicht gebaut.