valve lash

[Dutch]

i watched alot of videos talked to some people on how to do it, but i dont think its right...anyone do house calls to set them up for me..will pay in beer or cash, just want some piece of mind that its right before i drop the motor in...located in pickering
thanks

[ZR]

Wish you'd posted earlier, just drove by your exit on the way home.

[Dutch]

of course you did haha

[ZR]

Serious, was at DaSilvas then Rev n High, just got in and saw your post.
Intake still off?
What style rockers?

[Dutch]

yeah intake is just placed on it....they are roller tip rockers

[ZR]

Bolt down or adjustable?

[Dutch]

They just bolt down. On the studs. With a nut.

[b1lk1]

You need the shim kit, I have to do mine, I'm seriously thinking that's what's causing my e-test issue.

Definitely get this done now, wish I did mine right before I put it in.

[ZR]

It's a stud style rocker, no shims req'd.
Post a picture of the rockers and nuts your using.

[Dutch]

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20150612_173314_zpspqbdvy43.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20150612_173314_zpspqbdvy43.jpg.html)

[Tailites]

Comp stainless?

[Dutch]

not sure

[Dutch]

nobody want to help out someone in need?? lol will pay ya shop rates..

[ZR]

Been adjusted, approx how much (in number of turns / part turns) preload do you figure each / most have?

[ZR]

If you figure too much preload, need to get poly locks to adjust.
If you figure too little, either need non shouldered studs + above and or longer push rods.
Have you checked rocker pattern to determine push rod length?

http://bondospecial.smugmug.com/1976-Pontiac-Firebird/Engine/350-Chevy-Roller-motor/Floor-pans-and-350-on-stand/767215710_gJVsy-L.jpg

[ZR]

http://image.mustangandfords.com/f/40883607+w620+re0/mdmp_1205_019_rocker_arms_and_adjustable_valvetrai n_geometry_.jpg


14 Once you remove the rocker arm, you should see a bright strip on the tip of the valve. This is the roller rocker arm tip's travel across the tip of the valve. The general rule of thumb is you want this strip to be 0.080-inch or less in width. Center the pattern on the valve tip and make the pattern as thin as possible by adjusting the pushrod length and measuring again as needed. Comp Cams tells us that the shorter the travel (width) the better, than being truly centered, and that it is best to favor the inboard side of the valve tip. Once you have an acceptable pattern you can measure your adjustable pushrod and order your new pushrods for the best geometry, performance, and longevity.

Read more: http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-to/engine/mdmp-1205-rocker-arms-and-adjustable-valvetrain-geometry/photo-18.html#ixzz3eeZf3Jnk

While it's not totally critical, need to at least be in the ball park.
Clean off valve stem, use a black felt tip pen to mark.
Rocker back on n tightened down, rotate enough.
Check pattern.

[Dutch]

ok i just redid it...found tdc on firing, went and tighten them down as per firing (tighten each rocker while spinning push rod until snug then half turn) order making sure each cylinder was tdc and when done some rockers still you can jiggle them around with your hand, that to me does not feel right..

[ZR]

Unless you are super experienced, rotate push rod method most suggest will not get you to the end zone.
Gimme a call when you can.

[Dutch]

calling now

[ZR]

http://static.speedwaymotors.com/RS/SR/Product/91599788_L.jpg

[ZR]

Post up your results n we'll get you fixed up.

[Dutch]

after where i think its set i have at least 2-3 turns left

here the pics i

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20150701_120949_zpsxhztdpmi.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20150701_120949_zpsxhztdpmi.jpg.html)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20150701_120926_zpsfd8lpbxy.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20150701_120926_zpsfd8lpbxy.jpg.html)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20150701_120917_zpstmf5iaet.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20150701_120917_zpstmf5iaet.jpg.html)

http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq164/dutch2081/20150701_120909_zps58kjkdds.jpg (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/dutch2081/media/20150701_120909_zps58kjkdds.jpg.html)

[ZR]

Is it the camera angle, some look closer to center vs others?
OR
Different valves?

[Dutch]

Intake and exhaust cylinder 1

[ZR]

Ok cool.
Poly locks and you'll be set.