Recent content by sdcbowler

OK, Got it.

Hi Members, I have watched some vids of engine rebuilders adjusting their valve trains. They indicate the pushrods rotate during engine operating. It would seem that even with hydraulic lifters the rods would spin while on the low part of the cam lobe but not so much when the lifter is on the...

I am definitely interested. I was thinking about putting a set on my car. The question I had was which are the easiest to install, requires the least amount of retrofit/modification, and requires the least amount of time to change surrounding components in the engine compartment. I know this is...

Have you tried looking at an Auto Paint and Body Supply Store? They usually carry all types of screws, rivets, pins, clips, etc.

Got it! Thanks.

Good Day, Can anyone out there tell me if there is any type of marking (number, code, lettering, symbol), on either surface of a connecting rod to indicate which side may face the front, rear, or centerline of the engine? Thanks

Xcuda, Yes, my mistake. Its the 4th bearing..........sometime I can't count :lol:. Also, I had removed the plugs in the front of the block. Thats is why you don't see it. This was when I inserted a long brush to ensure the galley was clear.

Good Day, I have an update to my low/no oil pressure problem. The engine is a 413 wedge. I was able to locate four oil galley plugs. Two in the outside-rear-top of the block on either side of the cam and two in the front....one leading to the oil galley on the passenger side of the engine...

Xcuda, Chryco I appreciate the info on using the ZDDP. Will surely do that. Will also look at the Voodoo Cams as well.

OK. Thanks much for the info. I will research to see what I can find.

OK, I understand, but also wanted to know this 'What percentage ZDDP should I use? If oil capacity is 5 quarts should I use 4 quarts of oil to 1 quart of ZDDP, or 3 quarts of oil to 2 quarts of ZDDP?

Yeah, I did not want a "lopey" cam. Always makes me think the engine is about to die. Otherwise, is there a size cam (not lopey), you would recommend to someone like me?

Enough said.......I am reading between the lines.

Chryco, Could you be a bit more specific? I don't have any reservations against using 10/40 with ZDDP. What percentage ZDDP? Capacity is 5 quarts. Are you talking 4 quarts of oil to 1 quart of ZDDP, or 3 quarts of oil to 2 quarts of ZDDP? Also, you say you would lean towards looser clearances...