H/C/I some little advice

Hi there all :SNSign:

I had almost finished this proyect but i have 2 bugging mind questions

1.- The lifter guide retainer how much tq should it take, i mean the only 2 bolts but i cant find that specification anywhere i guess arround 10-18 ft/lb no more??

2.- I had read like 300 times how to set the rockers (studs) and all the docs ive read say that at zero lash just 1/2 turn (racier engines? more tapping sound) and for street use 3/4 of turn, so far so good , but none docs mention if the lifters are drained or with oil inside them (pressure) any way, i think that 3/4 is too much? (i feel that the rocker goes too much down, i have my lifters drained of course) i mean i cant afford a bent pushrod right now and of course none valve tip damage or any other disaster that can happen for tightening more, sorry i am little scared this is my first time doing this and i just put what i can see , or i should remove any fear and tight those little bastards 3/4 fearless

Thanks all :SNSign: members!


I have successfully finished setting up the whole valvetrain, it ended so well that i am amazed how well went all, i put 1/2 turn on the studs , if they endup being too noisy i will put another 1/4, but i think it will be ok. Thanks as always for all the support!!!


I just now have to put the bbk eq/length, and it seems is a pita on the passenger side because it hits the K Member! i have to raise the engine like 3/4 - 1 inch to align it!! not a "bolt on" as bbk says, the quick solution i see is hit a little the header on the "bent" it has precisely for that matter , and another thing i noted is that the passenger header its rubbing the a/c line i will have to figure out a solution to this otherwise it will be a mess latter, i will try to keep updated

Thanks again!