I took my rocker shaft apart and it looks like there were some oiling issues in the top end. The head is getting rebuilt at the machinist's right now, so it's a good time to decide what to do about this. If it matters, I'm getting 75 thou shaved off of the head. Coupled with the aftermarket gasket, this should net a 50 thou decrease in distance. My understanding is that the hydro lifters can compensate for this.
I just put the timing cover and oil pan back on, so swapping the camshaft is out of the question.
Option 1: File rocker pads down and use them.
Option 2: Start replacing parts.
The issue is where to mount the old parts to the new. New lifters on old cam? New rockers on old pushrods? New rockers and pushrods on old lifters?
Pictures here:
http://s711.photobucket.com/user/ctcobra/library/mav
Cody
76 maverick L6-250
I just put the timing cover and oil pan back on, so swapping the camshaft is out of the question.
Option 1: File rocker pads down and use them.
Option 2: Start replacing parts.
The issue is where to mount the old parts to the new. New lifters on old cam? New rockers on old pushrods? New rockers and pushrods on old lifters?
Pictures here:
http://s711.photobucket.com/user/ctcobra/library/mav
Cody
76 maverick L6-250