What did I do wrong in adjusting my rockers?

I just put the heads on my new engine and installed the lifter and rockers. I am using E7 Powerheads with the Crane Cams stud conversion kit installed. I installed new FRPP stock length pushrods and Crane Energizer Roller rockers.

I adjusted the rockers using the method outlined here:

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=542361&highlight=adjusting+roller+rockers

Starting at #1 when the exhaust 1st started to open, I adjusted the intake by twirling the pushrod until resistance was felt the I adjusted the lock nut between 1/2 and 3/4 turn and secured it with the poly lock.

I then rotated the engine until the intake valve on the same cylinder was almost fully closed and I adjusted the exhaust using the same method and number of turns.

I repeated this process on the remaining cylinders in the firing order until all 8 were done.

The reason I think something has to be wrong is that I see a lot of post asking how to adjust roller rockers and it didnt seem like that big of a task. Actually went pretty quick.

There is some light side to side movement on the rockers when they both closed but I assume that will tighen up when the lifters are pumped up.

So, what did I do wrong or is it just one of those things that is made out to be harder than it is??

while I have you here, when I installed my head gaskets, As long as I put the word front to the front, there should be no issues correct? I used the Felpro 1011-1 (think thats the #)

Yeah I was being a little sarchastic. I had just seen it posted so many times where people were asking how to do it, that I guess I had it in my mind that it was some major undertaking. Once I did it, I was suprised at how easy it went. Now to be honest, I did have the advantage of having the engine on a stand so I didnt have to contend with leaning over the car or any of that stuff. Everything was right there.

PoopDawg said:

I believe the 5.0 Mustangs take the 1011-2 Felpro Headgaskets, but don't quote me.......

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I think it will use either but the difference is what material the metal around the cylinder is. I think one is steel and the other is copper or something like that. But like you said, im not 100% either.