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| | | | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 252 | Trying to get this 235" engine reassembled. Two problems I've run into.......1)After setting the rocker arm rack back on the head, and torquing them all to 30lbs, the 5th bolt will not tighten, it is stripped. Ran it in as well as I could with some red locktite. Will this become a problem that will bite me in the future? Or am I freaking out over a minor thing? 2) Setting that problem aside for a bit, I tried to get an initial adjust on the valves, using the method in the tech section here. Starting at TDC the #2 intake is to tight to do any adjusting with, when spun over one rotation to adjust the rest, the #5 intake has same situation. I have new cam, and hydraulic lifters. What gives? Appreciate any help. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Yes, the bolt threads will be a problem. I will recommend repairing with a Keensert. Should be able to get one at a good parts or hardware store.
On setting the valve lash, I have the best results doing one cylinder at a time, starting at one end and working my way to the other.
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#7464 10/20/2004 11:18 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | Yes, fix the stripped thread NOW! Once the engine is in and running, it will be much harder to fix. I'd reccomend a Heli-Coil. I've used them for the past 30 years, with almost 100% success. Just be careful about the chips the threading operation will generate. I like to fill the flutes of the tap with wheel bearing grease, and pull most of the chips out of the hole with the tap.
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#7465 10/20/2004 11:29 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | What method are you using to adjust the valves? For hydraulics, you don't set them with a feeler gauge, you set each one at it's proper closed state by backing off until there is clearance, and then turning down a 1/4 of a turn. Once it is running, adjust them down 1 1/2 from ticking clearance. Some people like to do the 1 1/2 turns with the static adjustment. | | |
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