390SE - solid lifters? Valve gaps?

[smash]

So if I've got this right the 390SE has solid lifters? (Wedge bible contradicts itself on this point saying all V8s are hydraulic then says in separate section 390 has solid lifters)

If it's got solid lifters that means the valve clearances need to be checked and gaped properly. Does anyone know what the gaps are supposed to be (Wedge bible doesn't say).

While we're at it does anyone know recommended tyre pressures for 390SE (you can guess it's not in the bible!).

Finally is there a decent works service manual out there for the 390SE?

Sorry - it's just all questions with me I know!

[Jack Valiant]

Well with regards to tyre pressures different tyre different settings, but as a start point 26 front - 28 rear.

[smash]

Just read the TVR 390SE spec sheet and it says hydraulic tappets and the pic is earlier spec 390SE like mine so wondering if they changed to solid lifters?

Cheers Mr V on tyre pressures - yes, it would've helped if I said what I've got!

225/50 15" all round

[wild rover]

Tyre pressure 390 hand book states 24rear 22 front.

[MrPicky]

Hydraulic lifters on mine (October 1985).

Russ

[smash]

Cheers all - I think what threw me is reading a couple of road tests that said about solid lifters (as does Wedge Bible). Looks like there was a spec change part way through

[barrington]

If you had solid lifters then I would think you would have adjustable tapets

[smash]

Must admit I haven't ventured under the rocker covers yet - just getting together a list of winter stuff to do as part of servicing.

[Wedg1e]

MrPicky said:

Hydraulic lifters on mine (October 1985).

Russ

And on mine (Sep. '87). I suspect most 390SEs are less than advertised in the modifications claimed.