Bang,bang,clang Clang!!!

this is how the engine builder has them,kinda all over the place also?...you guys tell me?
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Yeah, they're clearly angled as a result of the GPs trying to "close up" in the middle.

I encountered the same issue w/ the hacked up plates I had to make for the Monster. Try dealing w/ two studs that are angled in different directions, using a guideplate that had to be cut and sectioned.

Have you tried to slowly tighten each stud, then ck by setting the rocker on and adjusting the guideplates if you need to tapping them w/ a drift punch after you get it tight enough to hold the adjustment?

I was just about driven crazy by the last one on my head, because it would move just as I got it tight enough to really crank on.
 
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Nice choice on the rockers! Are you using a little moly lube underneath the base of the stud? That should help it turn a little bit. If I remember correctly, I had to adjust mine all a little differently. Also, I was advised to use thread sealant on the studs that are open into the ports (intake I think).

Joe
thanks...i didnt want any more issues!
That rocker on the right looks out of alignment. I'd be afraid of causing undue stress on the spring and getting coil bind or breaking it. Use the moly trick listed above under the studs to tighten them to spec w/o binding the brackets/guide plates.
yes my thoughts exactly!?
 
Yeah, they're clearly angled as a result of the GPs trying to "close up" in the middle.

I encountered the same issue w/ the hacked up plates I had to make for the Monster. Try dealing w/ two studs that are angled in different directions, using a guideplate that had to be cut and sectioned.

Have you tried to slowly tighten each stud, then ck by setting the rocker on and adjusting the guideplates if you need to tapping them w/ a drift punch after you get it tight enough to hold the adjustment?

I was just about driven crazy by the last one on my head, because it would move just as I got it tight enough to really crank on.
im new to this internal stuff but ya i was thinking of tightening them just enough,then putting the rockers on and and adjusting them that way,then re tighten and hope it dosnt move?,all the info i seen has a solid plate and looked a lot easier! ....im a little worried now..lol,ill try again tonight thanks guys!
 
My rockers pigeon toed like yours heres a pic from my build i was a little concerned but i have almost 25k on engine now and all is good and my engine was built by rick from rnh per.
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Home Depot's Teflon pipe dope is my choice for the lower head bolts. Works good, lasts a long time...
All the rest of the bolts get Bostik Never-Seez from NAPA on the threads and under the heads.
 
Home Depot's Teflon pipe dope is my choice for the lower head bolts. Works good, lasts a long time...
All the rest of the bolts get Bostik Never-Seez from NAPA on the threads and under the heads.
thats first i heard of that?.....but i think i got same kinda thing,high temp thread sealer..its white....lots of opins on the sealer also wow...lol
 
ok....if anyone is still reading this,i lined them up perfectly,half turn from what i thought was 0 lash,and a snug at the end after tightening the lock nut,i was tempted to go more because my valves sounded like the typewriter thing before,it sounds identical now so i hope i got it right?

anyway its gona be back in the road today,ill make sure all is well then i can continue with the sc plans!
 
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