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  1. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    No more valve tick! View: http://youtu.be/g2HSKiCPdZ4 I replaced the pushrods with the hardened 6.801 comp pushrods, then installed standard comp cams rocker arms without the rails. Doesnt tick anymore thank God! I still have to do a final lash adjustment. I did not pull the heads to have...
  2. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    Yeah thanks again for the advice, I thought that my heads were the original 67 heads, but looking at them they have 65 stamped on them. I planned to use pushrod guides to keep them from walking off the valvestem. Picture attached.
  3. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    Thanks for the input, definitely makes sense, I will order a set and throw them on, worth a shot for sure,
  4. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    Yeah, something isn't right in the heads, still makes racket when running, I am going to have to see what we put in for springs in the heads I can't recall exactly what we put in there. I am beginning to think I have a lifter not pumping up. I know I do not have screw in studs, I may also need...
  5. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    I agree, its clear that it did rub on that shoulder, however, I think that may be due to the slop in the valvetrain. I did the test you mentioned by marking the valve stem with a marker, the pushrods appear to be the correct length, it left a nice mark pretty much center on the valve stem. I...
  6. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    Good morning, I pulled the valve covers and removed one of the rocker arms to take a look, it appears that I have a very large wear pattern that nearly swaths the entire valve stem. I have pretty much decided purchase a measuring device from comp, measure what I need then purchase hardened...
  7. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    Thanks for the reply, the specs on the cam are as follows, Valve Timing: .006 Duration Intake:268 Duration Exhaust: 280 Duration @ .050 Lift: 224 Intake 230 Exhaust Valve Lift Intake: .509 Valve Lift Exhaust: .512 Lobe Lift .319 Intake .32 Exhaust The noise is always there, it increases with...
  8. BDT 1967

    67 289 Pushrod Length

    I have a 67 289 that I have rebuilt, has a Comp Cams Xtreme Energry flat tappet hydraulic lifter cam. Has the comp cams high energy lifter kit. Currently I have sealed power 6.801 in. pushrods in the engine. I am getting quite a bit of lifter noise from the engine. Noise is coming from both...
  9. BDT 1967

    Cruisin Against Bruisin

    This has got to be my new favorite quote EVER! :rlaugh::rlaugh::rlaugh: Us westerners know how to pick'um! :flag: BTW Looks like I am going to be heading back down to Phoenix area for a week again sometime in June or July....
  10. BDT 1967

    Cruisin Against Bruisin

    Yeah...... I cant keep the dang thing cool! Oh well, any idiot can tell the engine isnt stock anyway, lol! ;)
  11. BDT 1967

    Holy Big Blue Fuzzies Batman! What has that crazy Closet Monster done NOW?!?!?

    :lol: This is why I keep to the gutter, :nice: yall never know whats going to happen in a Jacuzzi! :nono:
  12. BDT 1967

    Cruisin Against Bruisin

    Thanks guys! Yeah I loved that red Ford, but that yellow merc was sexy. The next car I restore will probably be a 49-51 merc. Ive been obsessed with them for years. Drop a fuel injected 5.0 with a t-5 in it....... mmmmm cruise machine. No never thought the car would come this far, especially...
  13. BDT 1967

    Cruisin Against Bruisin

    Both my Granddad and I won first in our class. Some nice cars at this show. Let me know if the links are no good. https://cid-57023eade020fa3b.skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?page=play&resid=57023EADE020FA3B!861&authkey=6cmoRwt62vw%24...
  14. BDT 1967

    Holy Big Blue Fuzzies Batman! What has that crazy Closet Monster done NOW?!?!?

    The image of this will haunt my dreams for the rest of my life...... :notnice:
  15. BDT 1967

    Shelby Found!

    Rare Shelby Mustang found while cleaning garage - KSN TV, Kansas News and Weather Interesting, I would have had a hard time handing the keys to that one over.
  16. BDT 1967

    New

    Yeah we like it out here in the middle. Not much in Salina besides an airbase, and an engineering college. Have a few friends that live in that town.
  17. BDT 1967

    American Collectors Insurance

    So Geico recommend this company to me, anybody use them? Do you recommend them or are they trash?
  18. BDT 1967

    New

    Welcome to the forum! :worthlesb
  19. BDT 1967

    "Take a kid to a car show . . ."

    Those were some of the best memories I have with my old man. :nice:
  20. BDT 1967

    A Mustang From Heaven

    Looks like a fun car! The only thing I would do is put a Toploader 4 in it.