I have a 97 Z28. Comp-R lifters and 1.6 roller rockers. What is the best and easiest way to re-adjust these. I pulled the valve covers and with the valve closed all the way, there is a little play between the rocker and the pushrod . Is this normal? Thanks.

 

Is it already running? If it is i would just start it up with one valve cover off. Loosen the rocker untill it starts clattering then tighten it to when it just stops. Then set you preload which is 1/8 of a turn i think for comp rs.

 

It's all a matter of preference. No one will agree that there is one easy way. There are multiple ways presented here.

 

I prefer the Shoebox Method 1 or Method 2. Even though I have been using
Method 1 about 20 years before visiting this site for the first time, the info
on the Shoebox site is so nicely done and helpful, it's worthy of official
recognition as the Shoebox method.

I am assuming you have 7/16 rocker studs. If so, I have the same setup and
set the lash to 1/32 turn last time and the car runs great.

 

As picky as I've found my Comp R's to be, I've found that the method that works best for me is method 3 on shoebox's page.

But like shoebox said, ask different people, get different answers.

 

I'm with Fastbird93. Car never ran right with the Comp Rs until method 3 was used.