Thread: Setting lifters

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I am finishing up my 468 and need to know the best way to set my valve last before I start the engine.Can I just roll each cylinder to tdc and go to 0 lash and a half turn after that? 10 to 1 comp , big mutha thumper cam, all new comp cams valve train, stainless valves, roller rockers, c396 edelbrock intake, 3310 holley,mallory dist, forged crank,eagle rods and balanced with a built th350,3400 stalland 373 gears. Hope it runs good

Techie to the rescue......
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...stment_SBC/BBC
If you're using a flat tappet cam, read through this before you go any further....
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...ips_and_tricks
I would use more filter element. Stack another filter on top of the one that's there and use a longer stud.

I noticed that my poly locks only screw on my studs about 2.5 or 3 turns. The next longer rocker stud is to long. Can I install a machined washer under the stud and on top of the guide plate togive me more stud engaugement.

Why not use the longer studs but trimmed down to give you full locknut engagement plus 3 threads??

Originally Posted by 70chevybb

I noticed that my poly locks only screw on my studs about 2.5 or 3 turns. The next longer rocker stud is to long. Can I install a machined washer under the stud and on top of the guide plate togive me more stud engaugement.

you have some thing very wrong. i been building bbc s for many years use many poly lock set on just about very head and after market . are you sure you have the flat spot face up on the rocker trunnion ? if so your push rod geomerty is off BBC engine have a long push rod exh and short intake

you do not trim nothing .....this is stuff that should bolt together it not a race engine were we have to play with this stuff to get the best geomerty on the rocker arm were longer studs or shimming the stud or rocker stand or cutting the stands down .HYD roller cam ? they take a much shorter push rod set as lifter is taller then stock flat face lifter cam not every brand pushrods work with other brand lifters as the push rod cup height can differ same with brand of roller rockers . you valve setup height plays in to the mix as well

I'll bow to your experience..... I'm just a simple farmboy!

Originally Posted by 34_40

I'll bow to your experience..... I'm just a simple farmboy!

he needs to get his head round the WHY before things get trim or shimed .there is more to this story

So true Pat.. we both know it's hard to diagnose a problem by just some words on a computer screen.. "we" have to make some assumptions at times.. right/wrong? I don't know but, when someone comes on and asks questions and recieves answers, it's up to their judgement what to do with any information provided.

As I said, you have far more experience with a Big Chevy than I.
I hope he takes your information and it comes to a great conclusion, enjoy your sunday!

I am using stock length valves(manley)7131 int push rod 8.280 long,7141 exh push rod 9.250 , arp 135-7101 rocker studs. The studs say they have a 1.75 effective stud length. I do now see summit shows a set that has a 1.90 effective stud length.

Originally Posted by 70chevybb

I am using stock length valves(manley)7131 int push rod 8.280 long,7141 exh push rod 9.250 , arp 135-7101 rocker studs. The studs say they have a 1.75 effective stud length. I do now see summit shows a set that has a 1.90 effective stud length.

i used stock Gm rocker studs many times flat top them in the stem grinder and had poly nut work fine the studs ARP will work have used them many times 17101 work on every ones rockers i ever used less it a 861 bow tie head ..and i know you do not have them .. you did not say what cam you have roller ? if so wrong push rods .cam should be on base circle
to set the rockers you will have more then 3 turns what guide plates do you have should be manley .comp or Gm or your wasting your time . the cheap china ones the push rods will cut threw them in time. you do have guide plates on the heads ?? whos rocker arms ??

I am using all comp cams valve train, hyd flat tappet cam with their lifters,push rods,guide plates,springs,retainers,and locks. The only thing not comp cams is the roller rockers, the rockers are PRW brand that I bought from a local speed shop off there recommendation (The person I deal with is a long time engine builder and drag racer so I do trust his judgement.) I am not new to building engines its just been 15 or so years from the last time I built one. Looking at the geometry it all looks correct as far as movement on the roller tip comtacting the valve. I do have #1 on tdc and am checking just that one. I see nothing else other than the stud being short.

well i made a long post and it was lost . but i been at this for 30 years building BBC and have a engine machine shop so i machine them as well as sell new and used race parts. i used just about everones roller rocker stud mounted and shaft mounted race stuff for cams past 750 lift many times . every cam you can put in a bbc. very few time were the ARP studs or stock would not work on a all iron heads with all rocker arms i ever used. sound s like to me you rocker trunnion is not facing up so poly nut not seating in the spot face .or push rods are off on length for you PRW rockers arms i a dealer for them never used them or sold any to any of my customers so i can not say if they need a tall stud should ask you machine shop guy . i would think they should not

I think ARP or Moroso has a chart with pictures in their catalog that show rocker studs by spec including thread size and length on both ends, can't remember which catalog I saw it in......

I have the flat spot on the trunion facing up. I hace checked and rechecked and all I can come up with is the trunion is bigger in diameter than other rockers. I will be stopping by the spped shop and inquiring about this monday and let you know.