Recent content by jh66cuda

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Update, after purchasing a pushrod checker, a length of 7.070 gave me a good pattern across the valve stem. I then ordered a set from Smith Brothers Pushrods, they were very easy to work with and shipped them out two days later. I also had to shave .060 off the intake to get the ports and bolt...

I want to thank everyone for their input, lots of good information... After the first attempt I took a better look at the front cover that I purchased from Mancini, the lower two holes that thread into the block were much larger then the original cover, so I assume they were originally designed...

Thanks, I didn't think removing the pan was a great idea, just frustrated... I pulled the damper off and the seal is no where close to being centered to the crank. I'll start over!!

Well that didn't go well...The seal leaks like a crazy. I loosened the pan bolts but I don'think it was enough to properly align the seal.. I was reluctant to break the pan gasket seal. Does anyone know if I can remove the pan when its in the car?

All the original manual says is to install the cover and torque the bolts going into the block first and leave the two pan bolts for last. There are no locating pins which made me question the procedure. 4spdragtop, I like your idea and it makes sense. Thanks

I'm currently swapping out my timing cover and as usual i tend to over think the process. Can anyone tell me if there is a specific tightening procedure to ensure the front seal is centered to the dampener hub.

SO after looking a little closer at the push rods they have definitely been shortened. Some of the cup tips weren't pressed in correctly or the rod wasn't cut squarely. I like the idea of setting my new intake on the deck and inspect the bolt alignment... I think i'm going to buy a set of...

Yea I know that the adjuster are different then stock, just not sure why?

Unfortunately the engine was done before I purchased the car. from the documentation I have it was bored .040 over and the heads were ported. so kind of a Pandora's box.. lol

If measured from ball to bottom of cup they are 7.026. Where do I go from here? Any ideas? I have had this car for 7 years and it doesn't matter what I touch I come across crap like this. I appreciate the help.

I agree with the adjusters being screwed in lower then normal but they are all over the map as well. Kinda the reason for mr to look deeper and check adjustment. Pic is of #1 and 7 .. see attached pics.

I measured overall length, top of cup to bottom of ball. Just wondering if some one had previously shorten them for some reason.. according to melling they should be 7.342..

Just in the process of swapping out my intake with a LD4B on my 66-273. I decided to do some preventive maintenance and check the rocker arm adjustment. The engine has and Melling 23203 hydraulic cam (specs below) with Melling MPR-155 push rods and adjustable rockers. To my surprise there was...

Looking for a good LD4B intake for my 273 that doesn't require a bunch of repairs before its installed...