[DeTomaso] Valve train

[Will Kooiman]

If you can hear the valve train working, something is wrong.

My guess is you ran the pan try and collapsed a lifter.

You need to check all of your pushrods to make sure you don't have any more
bent.

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Asa Jay Laughton
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 8:50 PM
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Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Valve train

Best guess...
Since it's a hydraulic system, the rocker needs to be adjusted 
"just-right" with the proper pre-load.  If it's not, it may be too 
loose.  The only other thing I can think of is that the lifter lost 
enough pressure to -not- hold up and created slack on the pushrod.

If no damage was done, you got very lucky.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 3/20/2011 17:43, bill gaino wrote:
> I just installed my new 408 Cleveland. Hyd rollercam. Guide plates girdle
7/16 studs, 3/8 push rods best parts. I specified a bullet proof valve
train. Motor really comes on strong at 4 g rpm. Got on it hard for my
spectators, it will break the tires at 4500 in 1 and 2nd.  Then a push rod
came out from under a rocker, or off a lifter.  No damage, I put it back...
what gives... ? not enough spring pressure?  I have a 6000 rpm limit,, never
hit it.. Ideas. should I be able to hear the valve train workin?  Bill 1362
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