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  
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*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"/>
  
 
==Crankshaft Coalition wiki articles==
 
==Crankshaft Coalition wiki articles==

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