Engine Build Questions....getting nervous
 

Ok as I have worked on projects over time it seems with each project I run into a job that I have not done before. I believe in reading and learning and doing it yourself, but I am getting kind of nervous. I have a real good solid platform in my 454. Keeps good oil pressure, pulled and end cap bearings look good, oil is real good. So I ordered about $800 worth of parts for it.

Sorry for the long intro. Now to the problem. This will be my first time installing a new cam, timing set and lifters. I understand the timing chain, I understand how to install the cam itself. My confusion is on the lifters. If someone has a good link I would appreciate it.

The issue I am most concerned with is I understand setting lash and goin 1/2 turn past zero I got that. Do I have to turn the engine and set zero lash for each cylinder. I thought I could just put the cam in, put in the lifters and tighten everything but I think I just caught a mistake maybe not.

ANY experienced help with lifter install would be GREATTTTTTTTT

Re: Engine Build Questions....getting nervous
 

yes the engine needs to b turned over so the lifyers r on th lo spot of the cam to properly adjust the valve lash

me i'm in no rush and do it one cyl at a time so as to not confuz myself

Re: Engine Build Questions....getting nervous
 

I second what cdowns said. Manuals will usually tell you with such and such cylinder at TDC you can adjust such and such valve, but the best way to avoid confusion is to turn the engine over for each cylinder so you can adjust both intake & exhaust at the same time. Of course, the old school way of adjusting it while the engine is running always works too. Back off each rocker slowly until you hear it clack, then slowly tighten it up until the clack goes away, then give it the extra 1/2 turn. Its kinda messy though if you don't have an old valve cover with a hole cut in it.

Re: Engine Build Questions....getting nervous
 

Check out this video.

Re: Engine Build Questions....getting nervous
 

LOL I just got on here to post a link to that exact video they also did one that answered my questions about cam break-in gonna keep their videos handy. Answered all my questions. I just got my new rockers today, cam came yesterday and timing chain should be here friday so this "may" happen this weekend .

Re: Engine Build Questions....getting nervous
 

Quack - make sure to use a good break in lube on the cam and reapply it after you set lash
What cam are you going with?

Re: Engine Build Questions....getting nervous
 

Lunati

http://www.deadzoom.com/member/twynn...arebonecam.jpg

•Advertised Duration (Intake/Exhaust) 272/280
•Duration @.050" (Intake/Exhaust) 224/234
•Gross Valve Lift (Intake/Exhaust) .527"/.553"
•Lobe Seperation 112
•Intake Center Line 107
•RPM Range 1500-5500