Hyd. lifter adjustment on 1966 396/360hp engine [Archive] - Chevelle Tech

: Hyd. lifter adjustment on 1966 396/360hp engine


James Bernard
Jan 2nd, 08, 8:38 PM
Just purchased a 1966 chevelle ss 396/360hp engine. Car was in storage for 5 years. lifters are making noise. What adjustments can I make to stop the lifters from making noise?

ScooterG
Jan 3rd, 08, 12:47 AM
If you're sure you have hydraulic lifters do a search on this site for 'EO/IC' procedure.

Tom Mobley
Jan 3rd, 08, 3:35 AM
might want to run it awhile, change the oil. it might clear up on it's own.

Was a 396/360 a hydraulic lifter engine? anybody know? Are you sure it still has the original cam in it?

2cool
Jan 3rd, 08, 3:50 AM
The last time I read specs I barley remember the 360/375 hp had solids.

Bill Brock
Jan 3rd, 08, 5:28 AM
only the L78 375-HP had solid lifters. 1966 thru 1969.

SWHEATON
Jan 3rd, 08, 9:48 AM
Bill's correct,the 396/360hp motor used an hyd cam from factory,not solid.

Scott