Thanks for the pointer, Hop. I probably would have glossed over this one,
assuming it was a "general engine builder" question. Looks like there's value
in putting it in.
HOP wrote:
> Jon,
> This needs to go on the FAQ page that you were putting together...
> Hop...
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sam Parthemer" <srp@home.com>
> > Oh yeah.. once you get TDC on cyl #1, to find the next TDC, you need to
> only
> > rotate the engine 45 degrees (you'll see a smaller timing mark on the
> > harmonic balancer)...as that approaches, check the next cyl in the firing
> > order (#8) which will close exhaust port.. once the timing marks align you
> > are at TDC on cyl #8.. tighten, then turn engine another 45 degrees
> (there's
> > another timing mark) you'll be on cyl #4 TDC, tighten, rotate again 45
> > degrees (you guessed it, another small mark) you'll be on #3, continue #6,
> > #5, #7, and #2. Once you do the first 2 you'll see how easy it is.
> >
> > Because you may have collapsed a few of the lifters, you'll probably need
> to
> > do this twice unfortunately. Have it so that the pushrod has just a
> little
> > friction when you go to spin them-- take up the slack for the up/down,
> then
> > try to spin the push rods between your fingers like a pencil-- get a
> little
> > resistance, tighten down 1/2 turn and lock 'em down.. Once you do all of
> > them, you may find that the tapping sound doesn't go away quite as easily.
> > If it doesn't subside, remove both covers, back off all the rockers, and
> try
> > it one more time (by now the lifters have pumped up, and you can do the
> > install as if fresh from the start-- it will work 10016030267125f the time from
> this
> > condition).
> >
> > If you have any questions, call me (619) 723-8679.
> >
> > Sam
> >
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