OK, I'm hoping to get to the track tomorrow afternoon and since I work all morning, I have tonight to hopefully get the stang fixed...
First problem, found out my rockers were loose when I heard a chattering sound... just took off the valve covers and I was definately correct. so far 4 on the driver side are hand loose and one was actually hitting the valve cover!
They are 1.60 Ford SVO RR's (pedestal mount on stock heads). Is there a proper torque spec. for these?? If so, what is it?? and how do you torque them since I need an allen wrench to tighten them??
Second problem, I have an Edelbrock Performer 5.0 Intake that's hitting my stock hood on the spacer oil blowoff line which is fed from the valve cover.
I figured I'd delete the line and put on a breather cap so the line stops getting raped by the hood.
Go to buy one and the guy says 1st "A breather cap would do me no good since I have a PCV valve and it would just spit oil" I didn't believe him. and 2nd "The oil condensation I have coming from the line sounds like my piston rings are shot" This I am afraid may be more accurate!
I really need some help with these problems whether I can make it to the track tomorrow or not... so, Thanx in advance for any help you can offer on either.
Jason
First problem, found out my rockers were loose when I heard a chattering sound... just took off the valve covers and I was definately correct. so far 4 on the driver side are hand loose and one was actually hitting the valve cover!
They are 1.60 Ford SVO RR's (pedestal mount on stock heads). Is there a proper torque spec. for these?? If so, what is it?? and how do you torque them since I need an allen wrench to tighten them??
Second problem, I have an Edelbrock Performer 5.0 Intake that's hitting my stock hood on the spacer oil blowoff line which is fed from the valve cover.
I figured I'd delete the line and put on a breather cap so the line stops getting raped by the hood.
Go to buy one and the guy says 1st "A breather cap would do me no good since I have a PCV valve and it would just spit oil" I didn't believe him. and 2nd "The oil condensation I have coming from the line sounds like my piston rings are shot" This I am afraid may be more accurate!
I really need some help with these problems whether I can make it to the track tomorrow or not... so, Thanx in advance for any help you can offer on either.
Jason