Thanks for all the input. We sifted thru all the advice on here & elsewhere and figured an extra 1/2 turn on the adjusters would give approx 60 thou preload. If total plunger travel is 120 thou then bang in the middle. (Unless we believe the MP lifters have 210 thou travel like someone on FBBO s...
Following on...
This might be a silly question, but can the extra 1/4 turn be added with the valve train as is, or does it have to be done in sequence with each valve closed (off the cam)?
Thanks Martin, that's what i thought.
Just surprised to see it lists:
361,383 (1959-60), 413 & 426 (except MW), 440 Eng.
As you say just a 'smear' around the ports and a bit more generous at each end and in the corners.
On another subject, had cause to remove the inlet recently. Before I re-install with a new 'bathtub' gasket, can someone please clarify something... I received a new Intake Gasket (bathtub) Set, Fel Pro 1215. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-1215 I’m a little confused because it says it suits ...
I received a new Intake Gasket (bathtub) Set, Fel Pro 1215. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/fel-1215 I’m a little confused because it says it suits B And RB engines. Now if an intake manifold is not interchangeable between 383 & 440, how can the bathtub gasket work for both? I would have thou...
Hi Mr Oak :D Real Steel in Uxbridge do several Edelbrock tuning kits for various model carbs. Check to see if yours is on the list. if you look on their website 'realsteel.co.uk' and under 'fuel systems' go to page S6/9. as per pic below. I was going to attach a link but it says it's not secure ?? I...