with no lift at cam. remove "play" in the pushrod vertically. just til it has tension while trying to spin it between you thumb and index finger. then turn another 3/4 turn. repeat 15 more times. reminder the cam lobe must be completely off of the lifter.
probably need to adjust your valves
yes
find zerro lash than tighten one quarter turn each three quarter turns
yes
Assuming the lifters are hydraulic, adjust each valve when FULLY closed to zero lash then turn in one additional turn, done.
how do you adjust the timing on a 1977 350 Chevy engine k-10
http://www.centuryperformance.com/valveadjustment.asp
on a 350 engine to adjust valves tighten them down with engine running then back them off until it smooths out probably about a quarter of a turn
will a 1995 Chevy 350 lt1 motor work in a 1990 Chevy pick up
NO not that engine.
It has adjustable rockers.
There are no torque specs on 350 Chevy engines. Set solid lifter cams with cam manufacturers backlash specifications, set hydraulic lifter cams with 0 backlash plus 1/4-3/4 turns preload. To my knowledge you don't torque valves, you adjust them.Each one must be done individually.