ALRIGHT GUYS NEED HELP HERE. FIRST I'M CONFUSED. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO CHECK MY VALVE CLEARANCE IF I DON'T KNOW WHAT MY PUSH-ROD LENGTH IS SUPPOSED TO BE.
HERE IS WHAT I DID....
ASSEMBLED THE HEADS
ASSEMBLED THE SHORT BLOCK
LINED UP THE DOTS ON THE TIMING SET
PLACED CLAY ON THE PISTON FACE
LOOSENED UP ONE SET OF ROCKERS AND INSTALLED 2 STOCK LENGTH PUSH-RODS
TIGHTENED ROCKERS BACK UP
INSTALLED THE HEADS WITH GASKETS
SNUGGED DOWN 4 HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD IT IN PLACE.
ROTATED THROUGH 2 CYCLES
FELT SMALL RESISTANCE
STOPPED REMOVED HEADS
FOUND VALVES TOUCHING MY PISTONS AS EVIDENT FROM THE CLAY
BOTH PUSH RODS ARE BENT
SO DID I TIGHTEN DOWN ON THE ROCKERS TOO MUCH? HOW WOULD I KNOW? WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP? I'M PRETTY LOST NOW. I THOUGHT I HAD IT FIGURED OUT BUT NOW??? WHAT COMPONENT DOESNT MATCH?
ANYWAY, HERE IS MY SET-UP
STOCK RODS
STANDARD THICKNESS HEAD GASKETS
ALL THE REST IS BELOW
PISTONS
PROBE PART #12355-030
FIRST PISTON LISTED ON THIS PAGE
http://www.probeindustries.com/Pistons/Pistons_SRS/Ford/351W/UPDATED/Ford_351W.htm
ROLLER ROCKERS FROM SUMMITT
Brand: Competition Cams
Product Line: Competition Cams Pro Magnum Roller Rocker Arms
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.6
Rocker Arm Style: Full roller
Stud Size: 7/16 in.
Rocker Arm Material: Steel
Self-Aligning: No
Rocker Arm Body Style: Standard
Rocker Arm Nut Style: Polylock
Slot Style: Long
Slot Width (in): 0.562 in.
Maximum Spring Diameter (in): 1.500 in.
Rocker Arm Finish: Natural
Quantity: Sold as a set of 16.
CAM "K" KIT FROM SUMMITT RACING
Brand: Competition Cams
Product Line: Competition Cams Xtreme Energy Cam and Lifter Kits
Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,600-5,800 RPM
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 224
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 230
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 224 int./230 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 268
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 280
Advertised Duration: 268 int./280 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.510 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.512 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.510 int./0.512 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Intake Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Grind Number: FW XE268H-10
Computer Controlled Compatible: No
Lifters Included: Yes
Lifter Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Valve Springs Included: Yes
Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in): 1.437 in.
Retainers Included: Yes
Locks Included: Yes
Valve Stem Seals Included: Yes
Timing Chain and Gears Included: Yes
Timing Chain Style: Double non-roller
Assembly Lubricant Included: Yes
Pushrods Included: No
Rocker Arms Included: No
Gaskets Included: No
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
HEADS
WORLD WINDSOR SR CAST IRON
WRL-053040-1
Brand: World Products
Product Line: World Products Windsor Sr Cylinder Heads
Cylinder Head Style: Assembled
Cylinder Head Material: Cast iron
Cylinder Head Finish: Natural
Combustion Chamber Volume (cc): 64
CNC Machined Combustion Chamber: No
Intake Runner Volume (cc): 200cc
CNC Machined Intake Runner: No
CNC Machined Exhaust Runner: No
Intake Port Location: Standard
Exhaust Port Shape: Square
Exhaust Port Location: Standard
Intake Valves Included: Yes
Intake Valve Diameter (in): 2.020 in.
Exhaust Valves Included: Yes
Exhaust Valve Diameter (in): 1.600 in.
Valve Springs Included: Yes
Maximum Valve Lift (in): 0.560 in.
Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in): 1.250 in.
Damper Spring Included: No
Number of Springs Per Valve: Single
Retainers Included: Yes
Retainer Material: Chromemoly steel
Locks Included: Yes
Lock Style: 7 degree
Valve Stem Seals Included: Yes
Valve Stem Seal Style: Ring and Band
Rocker Arm Studs Included: Yes
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: 3/8-24 in.
Rocker Arms Included: No
Rocker Arm Nuts Included: No
Guideplates Included: Yes
Guideplate Pushrod Size: 5/16 in.
Accessory Bolt Holes Drilled: Yes
Valve Guides Included: Yes
Valve Guide Material: Cast iron
Valve Seats Machined: Yes
Valve Seat Machine Style: 3-angle
Valve Seat Material: Steel
Steam Holes Drilled: No
Oiling Style: Through pushrod
Machined for O-Ring: No
Heat Crossover: No
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: Designed for hydraulic camshafts
ROCKER STUDS
100-7101
Brand: ARP Automotive Racing Products
Product Line: ARP High Performance Series Rocker Arm Studs
Base Thread Size: 7/16-14 in.
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: 7/16-20 in.
Guideplate Locator Shank: Yes
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Length (in): 1.000 in.
Effective Stud Length (in): 1.900 in.
Base Thread Length (in): 0.750 in.
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
HERE IS WHAT I DID....
ASSEMBLED THE HEADS
ASSEMBLED THE SHORT BLOCK
LINED UP THE DOTS ON THE TIMING SET
PLACED CLAY ON THE PISTON FACE
LOOSENED UP ONE SET OF ROCKERS AND INSTALLED 2 STOCK LENGTH PUSH-RODS
TIGHTENED ROCKERS BACK UP
INSTALLED THE HEADS WITH GASKETS
SNUGGED DOWN 4 HEAD BOLTS TO HOLD IT IN PLACE.
ROTATED THROUGH 2 CYCLES
FELT SMALL RESISTANCE
STOPPED REMOVED HEADS
FOUND VALVES TOUCHING MY PISTONS AS EVIDENT FROM THE CLAY
BOTH PUSH RODS ARE BENT
SO DID I TIGHTEN DOWN ON THE ROCKERS TOO MUCH? HOW WOULD I KNOW? WHAT IS MY NEXT STEP? I'M PRETTY LOST NOW. I THOUGHT I HAD IT FIGURED OUT BUT NOW??? WHAT COMPONENT DOESNT MATCH?
ANYWAY, HERE IS MY SET-UP
STOCK RODS
STANDARD THICKNESS HEAD GASKETS
ALL THE REST IS BELOW
PISTONS
PROBE PART #12355-030
FIRST PISTON LISTED ON THIS PAGE
http://www.probeindustries.com/Pistons/Pistons_SRS/Ford/351W/UPDATED/Ford_351W.htm
ROLLER ROCKERS FROM SUMMITT
Brand: Competition Cams
Product Line: Competition Cams Pro Magnum Roller Rocker Arms
Rocker Arm Ratio: 1.6
Rocker Arm Style: Full roller
Stud Size: 7/16 in.
Rocker Arm Material: Steel
Self-Aligning: No
Rocker Arm Body Style: Standard
Rocker Arm Nut Style: Polylock
Slot Style: Long
Slot Width (in): 0.562 in.
Maximum Spring Diameter (in): 1.500 in.
Rocker Arm Finish: Natural
Quantity: Sold as a set of 16.
CAM "K" KIT FROM SUMMITT RACING
Brand: Competition Cams
Product Line: Competition Cams Xtreme Energy Cam and Lifter Kits
Cam Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Basic Operating RPM Range: 1,600-5,800 RPM
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift: 224
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift: 230
Duration at 050 inch Lift: 224 int./230 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration: 268
Advertised Exhaust Duration: 280
Advertised Duration: 268 int./280 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.510 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.512 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio: 0.510 int./0.512 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees): 110
Intake Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Exhaust Valve Lash: 0.000 in.
Grind Number: FW XE268H-10
Computer Controlled Compatible: No
Lifters Included: Yes
Lifter Style: Hydraulic flat tappet
Valve Springs Included: Yes
Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in): 1.437 in.
Retainers Included: Yes
Locks Included: Yes
Valve Stem Seals Included: Yes
Timing Chain and Gears Included: Yes
Timing Chain Style: Double non-roller
Assembly Lubricant Included: Yes
Pushrods Included: No
Rocker Arms Included: No
Gaskets Included: No
Quantity: Sold as a kit.
HEADS
WORLD WINDSOR SR CAST IRON
WRL-053040-1
Brand: World Products
Product Line: World Products Windsor Sr Cylinder Heads
Cylinder Head Style: Assembled
Cylinder Head Material: Cast iron
Cylinder Head Finish: Natural
Combustion Chamber Volume (cc): 64
CNC Machined Combustion Chamber: No
Intake Runner Volume (cc): 200cc
CNC Machined Intake Runner: No
CNC Machined Exhaust Runner: No
Intake Port Location: Standard
Exhaust Port Shape: Square
Exhaust Port Location: Standard
Intake Valves Included: Yes
Intake Valve Diameter (in): 2.020 in.
Exhaust Valves Included: Yes
Exhaust Valve Diameter (in): 1.600 in.
Valve Springs Included: Yes
Maximum Valve Lift (in): 0.560 in.
Outside Diameter of Outer Spring (in): 1.250 in.
Damper Spring Included: No
Number of Springs Per Valve: Single
Retainers Included: Yes
Retainer Material: Chromemoly steel
Locks Included: Yes
Lock Style: 7 degree
Valve Stem Seals Included: Yes
Valve Stem Seal Style: Ring and Band
Rocker Arm Studs Included: Yes
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: 3/8-24 in.
Rocker Arms Included: No
Rocker Arm Nuts Included: No
Guideplates Included: Yes
Guideplate Pushrod Size: 5/16 in.
Accessory Bolt Holes Drilled: Yes
Valve Guides Included: Yes
Valve Guide Material: Cast iron
Valve Seats Machined: Yes
Valve Seat Machine Style: 3-angle
Valve Seat Material: Steel
Steam Holes Drilled: No
Oiling Style: Through pushrod
Machined for O-Ring: No
Heat Crossover: No
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: Designed for hydraulic camshafts
ROCKER STUDS
100-7101
Brand: ARP Automotive Racing Products
Product Line: ARP High Performance Series Rocker Arm Studs
Base Thread Size: 7/16-14 in.
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Size: 7/16-20 in.
Guideplate Locator Shank: Yes
Rocker Arm Nut Thread Length (in): 1.000 in.
Effective Stud Length (in): 1.900 in.
Base Thread Length (in): 0.750 in.
Quantity: Sold as a kit.