Anyone know what this is and why it was under my valve cover?
#16
OK, looking at the Crane Cams site and reading the instuctions, I see where your rocker preload are adjusted with the use of shims rather than with adjustable nuts. Did you check every rocker for the specified preload?
#17
I called Crane and they stated that to get the correct preload (.020 - .060) after zero lash I should be able to turn the bolt 1/2 - 3/4 turn until the torque wrench reaches the correct torque which it went to 3/4 turn on every rocker. This is my first time working this much into the engine. I normally stick to the easier things like intake, carb, headers, etc. Beside changing out valve covers I've never fooled with any of the valve train so I am lost on this one.
#18
Yeah, that video is for adjusting STUD mount rockers vs. your bolt-down pedestal mount rockers. I've got the same Crane manufactured Cobra rockers you've got for the engine I'm building for my truck. The adjustment procedure is completely different and is more or less a trial and error installation of shims underneath the pedestals. Here's a link to a decent instructional:
Adjusting Pedestal Mount Roller Rockers
Adjusting Pedestal Mount Roller Rockers
#20
Some of the sbf engines have bolt-down rocker arms (I have one). You set up the lash by installing the lifters completely dry so that you can compress them by hand. You then check for the spec valve lash which is supposed to be something relatively fat...like 1/4 inch (check the book). If the lash is too far off, you can adjust with shims under the pedestals, or by using longer or shorter push rods. whatever the spec lash is will essentially have the core of the lifter near the center of its travel.
If you have already run the engine with the new lifters, they're full of oil and you won't be able to compress them by hand....there's a special lever tool for that.
If you have already run the engine with the new lifters, they're full of oil and you won't be able to compress them by hand....there's a special lever tool for that.
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