Installed mine to 1/2 turn past zero lash. No problems after 2nd adjustment.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Smith" <jon@fast4x4.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 1:33 PM
Subject: DML: RR install headaches
> Set the scene... laid out of work weds. for a break (under guise of doing
> final exams :)
>
> I got the Crane stud conversion kit mounted, let the loctite cure for the
> recommened amount of time. Installed guideplates, rockers, etc.
>
> Set to zero lash on each cyl, with both valves closed (TDC on that cyl)
> secured with 1/2 turn past 0 lash, secured lock screw. Started it up..
> CLACK CLACK CLACK CLACK *scratching head* eeewwwwwwwwwww
>
> Next round, loosened all rockers, repeated above setting each rocker to
3/4
> turn past 0 lash. CLACK CLACK CLACK pop pop sputter sputter (poping back
> through intake... some valves too tight) I think this was due to it being
> 6pm, all the HOTHOT wimmin home from work and walking their puppy dogs
(big
> distraction for me) :)
>
> Let it sit till today... Got home from work, loosened all the rockers
> again, found the stud on #8 exh. had come loose. Cleaned up w/ brake
> cleaner, reinstalled w/ fresh loctite, waited for it to cure..
>
> I reset all the valves to 3/4 turn past 0 lash. Now it hits like I just
> dropped in a BIG cam and solid motor mounts, I'm thinking they're too
tight
> again (only one major distraction from a brunette that stoped to talk) :)
>
> It seems that most folks install these rockers (and the directions) 1/2 to
> 3/4 turn past zero lash. Taking into consideration that I had the heads
> milled very slightly, should I lean more toward the 1/2 turn side? That's
> the plan for tommorrow after work anywho...
>
> I think my problem has been one too many 10hr days standing in the sun,
> coupled by too many good lookin wimmin walking by :)
>
>
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> '94 CC 4x4 318
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