Valve train points to check
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*Trunnion to stud boss | *Trunnion to stud boss | ||
*Piston-to-valve clearance (both before and after TDC on overlap) | *Piston-to-valve clearance (both before and after TDC on overlap) | ||
− | *Push rod to guide slot in head | + | *Push rod to guide slot in head (see image below) |
*Use '''EITHER''' self-aligning rockers '''OR''' pushrod guide slots in head '''OR''' guide plates, not two or more of these at the same time | *Use '''EITHER''' self-aligning rockers '''OR''' pushrod guide slots in head '''OR''' guide plates, not two or more of these at the same time | ||
*"Rails" of self aligning rockers to retainer | *"Rails" of self aligning rockers to retainer | ||
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*If using the SBC OEM roller cam, lifters and retainers, the '''lobe lift''' must be kept below 0.354” so the lifter won’t lose contact with the retainers | *If using the SBC OEM roller cam, lifters and retainers, the '''lobe lift''' must be kept below 0.354” so the lifter won’t lose contact with the retainers | ||
*Cam lobe to connecting rod on strokers | *Cam lobe to connecting rod on strokers | ||
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+ | [[File:Sbc prod guide slot.jpg|thumb|left|450px|Red arrows indicate the pushrod guide slot; slot needs elongating towards the rocker stud if 1.6 ratio rockers are used]]<br style="clear:both"/> | ||
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