Valvetrain (Sewing Machine) Noise
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With my calculations I'm at 0.080 preload on the intakes and 0.088 on the exhausts.
I replaced all the exhaust valves during the build (pitted around the seat contact) and I'm guessing there lies the discrepancy between the two. I'll probably go with a better set of heads than worry about the eight thousandths difference on these 317's
I replaced all the exhaust valves during the build (pitted around the seat contact) and I'm guessing there lies the discrepancy between the two. I'll probably go with a better set of heads than worry about the eight thousandths difference on these 317's
I would shoot for .060 - .080 preload.
As for the valves, How do you know it's not the cam? You realise they use a different master between the intake and the exhaust lobes? That and the dressing of the grinding wheel in between could easily cause a variance like that.
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This would give me 0.100 preload using the pushrod checker calculations.
6.8 + (10.50 turns X .050) = 7.325 + 0.100 = 7.425
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6.8 is the un-extended checker length
Each turn of the tool is 0.050 and I'm getting 10.5 turns
If 0.080 is the preferred preload?
Then 6.8 + (10.50 turns X .050) = 7.325 + 0.080 = 7.405
If the tool isn't lying and my zero lash finding skills,
with 40+ years of hotrodding are correct...
Most base circle cams under .600 lift use the OEM measurement, the heads haven't been surfaced nor the block, using a GM MLS head gasket, should not have altered the pushrod length IMO. Plus using the checker and double/triple checking the math... I'm confident I'm within spec.
I do appreciate the input guys!
6.8 + (10.50 turns X .050) = 7.325 + 0.100 = 7.425
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6.8 is the un-extended checker length
Each turn of the tool is 0.050 and I'm getting 10.5 turns
If 0.080 is the preferred preload?
Then 6.8 + (10.50 turns X .050) = 7.325 + 0.080 = 7.405
If the tool isn't lying and my zero lash finding skills,
with 40+ years of hotrodding are correct...
Most base circle cams under .600 lift use the OEM measurement, the heads haven't been surfaced nor the block, using a GM MLS head gasket, should not have altered the pushrod length IMO. Plus using the checker and double/triple checking the math... I'm confident I'm within spec.
I do appreciate the input guys!
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RedXray (09-17-2019)
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I mentioned I had to add length earlier and I was wrong. I had to go down, not up in length
I just looked and I went with a 7.325 Length on my set up but the heads are also milled .025 .
At 7.350 I still had Noise and was around 1.250-1.50 full turn
7.325 put me at just around or under 1 full turn. I believe it was like 7/8 turn.
I just looked and I went with a 7.325 Length on my set up but the heads are also milled .025 .
At 7.350 I still had Noise and was around 1.250-1.50 full turn
7.325 put me at just around or under 1 full turn. I believe it was like 7/8 turn.
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