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    Link bar to block clearance

    Hello All, Just wondering what minimum clearance is required between link bar ,button and pin to block would be acceptable? I'm using Comp 828-16 lifters in my 318 roller block. After grinding I can get a .015" feeler gauge all around and under the pin to block. I'm concerned about growth when...
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    Lifter plunger in the 59 deg toilet

    Hello everyone. Autopsy done on collapsed ( crane hydraulic roller) lifters. 3 that collapsed had markings inside lifter body ( see pics). Pushrod cup didn’t want to come out. After I got them out , I found the marks on the inner bore of the lifters on the cylinder side only not any marks on...
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    No service hydraulic lifter

    How are hydraulic rollers ( retro link bar) supposed to be serviced with rivet in the way of the parts coming out? Had three collapse yesterday . I found three lifters with bent “C” clips. The only way into lifter is to remove rivet. Ya ya I know. Hydraulic lifter bad, but they are in my...
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    Cam intake closing importance

    Hello all. Running 318,30 over, KB 167 0 deck, stock length rods, stock crank (3500 miles on short block). Edelbrock 60779 heads ( not ported). 1.6 rocker arms compression ratio at 9.8:1. I was running a Mopar p#p4120653 “528” solid flat tappet cam ( it was on the shelf). Pumping hot averages...
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    Valve lash compensation

    Running a 318 with a 528 solid cam ( iron heads) . I ran 273 rocker arms last season with great results. I went to Crane gold 1:6 rockers this year. Both 273 and Crane’s were set to .026”& .028” cold. Valve noise is now noticeable much more than the “273’s”. Is there a compensation in lash going...
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    la/magnum solid roller oiling question

    Thinking about going solid roller for my 318. Also considering EQ heads. I'm not quite sure how solid lifters will feed oil to rocker arms? Is there oil provision in solid roller lifters to get oil to push rods? What is the best brand of solid roller lifters for a 350hp street engine? Thanks in...
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    318 cracked head bolt holes

    Hi All! Happy Easter. Anyone out there use the Lock n stitch crack repair kit on the dreaded head bolt holes (1985 318) They call them "Full Torque " thread insert. Thanks in advance. John
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