Reply to "Adjusting Solid Lifters"

Valve covers are the stock deTomaso covers, so no aluminum here.

As for keeping the engine hot for 3 hours, good point - cold it will be!

What Cam? To the best of my knowledge it is the stock cam ... I just found this URL:
http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/flats/3845/camchart.html
... which indicates the cam should be "D2ZZ-6250-A" with a lash of .025 - but no note on the page whether this is a cold or hot setting :-(
So, I'm wondering whether a cold lash of .023 would be a wise compromise - based on the irrefutable guidance of the internet ;-) Why, even Wikipedia says it's .022 cold (but of course it is a copy of the other article)

If it turns out to be a little high, then I can expect a touch more torque, if it's a little low, then a bit more top end power. I'm not out racing the car, just enjoying it whenever the weather and work schedule allow me to go out for a romp or to a car show, so as long as she runs strong, I'm happy.

I've found the following rule from Mad Dawg about 351C rebuilds...

Rule #1 Dan Jones is always right.
Rule #2 If in doubt refer to Rule #1

Has anyone heard from Dan lately? Even the guys on the Mustang forums venerate his words of wisdom on the 351C.

I'll also try to record the sound and post it for those with an ear for solid lifters to take a listen.