hpfiend Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Hey all- How much oil loss/mess/splatter are we talking about if I were to remove the valve covers and try to adjust the rockers while the engine is running? I did it 3 times not running and am pretty sure it is right but after friday's dismal results it's worth checking or maybe they backed off. Ran 97-98 mph last year and 92-94 mph this year. Thanks! Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rage1187 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 probably 1-2 quarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted July 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Damn, that's a lot! I may be making my own valve cover then- I don't want to lose the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 We always used a set of these to reduce the amount of lost oil. http://i49.tinypic.com/23j4lfm.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Sbc right? I adjusted them in my truck with it running, I didn't lose any oil (stock motor though). It wasn't squirting all over the place or anything, seemed like it just came up the pushrod and when it reached the hole in the rocker it just kind of trailed down towards the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig71188 Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Or, you can buy "oil deflector clips" that direct the spray so it just runs down the valvetrain. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6966682409P?ci_src=184425893&ci_sku=SPM6966682409&sid=IDx20130125xMPALLx028 or I'm sure Jegs has them from Mr. Gasket... How much oil you loose depends on how long it takes you to do the adjustment, but it should be less than 1/2 a quart even if you are slow. The biggest issue is the smoke from it getting on the headers usually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadz89GTA Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Or, you can buy "oil deflector clips" that direct the spray so it just runs down the valvetrain. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM6966682409P?ci_src=184425893&ci_sku=SPM6966682409&sid=IDx20130125xMPALLx028 or I'm sure Jegs has them from Mr. Gasket... How much oil you loose depends on how long it takes you to do the adjustment, but it should be less than 1/2 a quart even if you are slow. The biggest issue is the smoke from it getting on the headers usually. Came here to post this, best money ever spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 No where near 1-2 quarts. I always do mine running. The clips are ok, but even better is something like the pic posted above, or like I did, which was just cut holes above every valve. If you want to borrow mine, I can try and dig it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rage1187 Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 No where near 1-2 quarts. I always do mine running. The clips are ok, but even better is something like the pic posted above, or like I did, which was just cut holes above every valve. If you want to borrow mine, I can try and dig it out. wont argue with you but when i adjusted the valves on the derby motor, that oil pump was in full swing. its like dude said, it all depends on how long it will take you. in my case it took a little bit, made a huge ass mess, and i also felt the need to catch my forearm in the fan blade. it wasnt a good day. :fuckyeah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted July 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 anyone know if those clips will work on stamped roller tip rockers with poly locks? I can't tell from the picture how they attach and several descriptions mention that they only work with stock rockers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.