Hi All,
Trying to wrap my head around the changes that will be needed for my incoming Yella Terra 1.65 set. I understand the lifters and pushrods are different, and I've done my research in the tech archive and searches. Note that the block is not being removed from the car. Here's what I know vs what I am still trying to figure out (read: need your assistance!):
1. I know I will need new lifters, the oil through kind. VI sells hydraulic and solid. Which is the correct application? I have a 68 stock bottom end with a stock camshaft. I've also found through the search that I can use SBF 302-351 lifters, but I want to be sure I'm ordering the correct part. No one ever lists a part number for these, if anyone has it that would be fantastic. I'm also aware of marking the #2 and #3 lifters in order to supply more oil to my DUI.
2. I know I'll need new pushrods. I'm not sure on the length yet as I will be measuring with an adjustable pushrod checker. However, from my understanding I need oil through ball-ball pushrods. VI doesn't sell these. Anywhere else I can source these? Looking for a company with experience with the YT set and our sixes. Otherwise, is the oil-through for lifters required?
3. Blocking the oil passage on the LR block. I'll be honest, I'm a newbie. Doing this makes me nervous that I'll somehow screw it up. I found the original post Bill made, where Does10s recommended tapping and plugging this passage. For someone who has NEVER done that sort of thing, is there a step-by-step and materials list you can help me with? I understand the importance of it, so I want to do it right. I'm also nervous about getting metal shavings in the block doing this, or doing it incorrectly. Any other solutions to this other than the tap and plug? Here is the original post: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=55160&p=422866&hilit=yella+terra+lifters#p422866
Otherwise, any other advice on installing this set that I should know of? Again, want to do it right the first time.
Cheers,
Matthew
Trying to wrap my head around the changes that will be needed for my incoming Yella Terra 1.65 set. I understand the lifters and pushrods are different, and I've done my research in the tech archive and searches. Note that the block is not being removed from the car. Here's what I know vs what I am still trying to figure out (read: need your assistance!):
1. I know I will need new lifters, the oil through kind. VI sells hydraulic and solid. Which is the correct application? I have a 68 stock bottom end with a stock camshaft. I've also found through the search that I can use SBF 302-351 lifters, but I want to be sure I'm ordering the correct part. No one ever lists a part number for these, if anyone has it that would be fantastic. I'm also aware of marking the #2 and #3 lifters in order to supply more oil to my DUI.
2. I know I'll need new pushrods. I'm not sure on the length yet as I will be measuring with an adjustable pushrod checker. However, from my understanding I need oil through ball-ball pushrods. VI doesn't sell these. Anywhere else I can source these? Looking for a company with experience with the YT set and our sixes. Otherwise, is the oil-through for lifters required?
3. Blocking the oil passage on the LR block. I'll be honest, I'm a newbie. Doing this makes me nervous that I'll somehow screw it up. I found the original post Bill made, where Does10s recommended tapping and plugging this passage. For someone who has NEVER done that sort of thing, is there a step-by-step and materials list you can help me with? I understand the importance of it, so I want to do it right. I'm also nervous about getting metal shavings in the block doing this, or doing it incorrectly. Any other solutions to this other than the tap and plug? Here is the original post: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=55160&p=422866&hilit=yella+terra+lifters#p422866
Otherwise, any other advice on installing this set that I should know of? Again, want to do it right the first time.
Cheers,
Matthew