Tappets

[Richard Coutts-Smith]

Anyone know the best (that means easist) way to set the tappets on my 235? ( I assume its the same as a 216). More recent vehicle manuals tell you at which point to check each one, and I have been told that you can do it with the motor at a slow idle, (The guy I spoke to years ago would do it by ear as well) but I fear that with todays technology this is a dying art.
I know you should do it with a properly warmed motor, any other tips?
Finding out what a pain it is to remove the engine cover with seats in and a roof on, no wonder they were thrown away...
Rich