quote:Originally posted by DJEZC:
Some preliminary observations are in:
A) The springs are supposed to be 280lbs on the seat and they show only 230lbs.
B)The push rods are potentially the wrong length.
C)The valves show clear indications of floating.
D)Some of the rocker arms registered over 45 ft/lbs of torque applied on the adjuster.
E)The valve retainers were loose and did not appear to be correct for the springs.
F)The installed height of the valves was listed as 2.00, but measured 1.940.
So what do you guys think? Should an engine be experiencing this number and level of problems with 1200 to 1500 miles? Whose fault would these problems be?
Your input here is appreciated.
Hum, that's what, 3000 or so 1/4mile runs? The valve train just needed to be replaced 500 runs ago. Put in something reasonable. 700 pound springs are ridiculous for a street car.
The rocker arms broke for one reason, you have valve bind. The only question is why.