New Small Block Stroker Engine Noise
Mullinax, I think your are a great guy, I respect you, and I take your suggestions seriously. I have watched you go through issues with your old engine and then go about putting another engine together so I know you have knowledge and experience. I apologize if I made you feel like I was ignoring you.
I didn't see a question from you about the Hughes Hold Down Kit, I don't know why, sounds like Moper sees it. But as far as the hold down studs go, no, all the studs were the same and none were notched to increase oil flow to the rocker shaft. I did make sure the oil holes in the shaft were pointing the correct way and I checked the rocker wheel to valve stem tip geometry and it seems acceptable. I have ran the starter with the valve covers off and it all looks normal to me. I don't think rocker arm geometry is causing this noise at this point but I am want to stay open minded because the problem is not solved.
Mullinax, I think your are a great guy, I respect you, and I take your suggestions seriously. I have watched you go through issues with your old engine and then go about putting another engine together so I know you have knowledge and experience. I apologize if I made you feel like I was ignoring you.
I didn't see a question from you about the Hughes Hold Down Kit, I don't know why, sounds like Moper sees it. But as far as the hold down studs go, no, all the studs were the same and none were notched to increase oil flow to the rocker shaft. I did make sure the oil holes in the shaft were pointing the correct way and I checked the rocker wheel to valve stem tip geometry and it seems acceptable. I have ran the starter with the valve covers off and it all looks normal to me. I don't think rocker arm geometry is causing this noise at this point but I am want to stay open minded because the problem is not solved.
