first hotrod build

read the thread and sub linked info
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/anodes.74/#post-4127

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adding one or more anodes helps
Zinc Anode Kit for Aluminum Radiators

anodes are easy to find at larger marine supply stores and you can cut some to fit.
https://www.westmarine.com/engine-anodes

https://www.amazon.com/Northern-Z17...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DRQX2RHJS9100ZF2H8CH

http://www.boatzincs.com/engine.html

http://www.boatzincs.com/engine-siz...MIjc7mjeyv2wIVBQaGCh1rCgq3EAQYASABEgIIpvD_BwE

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I have 2 flex-a-lite anodes, 1 will go in the radiator drain, I can not find any place that the other will fit in the block or heads. looked through threads and can find written mention of placing in block but no pictures or description of where. It is too long to fit, what am I missing?

I had very similar questions during my build, I put one in the radiator and one in the intake
manifold that I cut to length so it would fit. I also used the Flex-A-Lite anode.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-32060

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...gine-project-dart-shp.3814/page-46#post-35522

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Rookie screw-ups again, this time with good if expensive results. Degreeing the motor checking valve clearances, recheck piston to deck height and I find 18-20 thou on all pistons. Seems that when I last checked I was not at tdc. A matching set of felpro gaskets @ .026 is cheaper than one cometic gasket @ .030. 67$ to 79$. live and learn.
 
.018-.020 below the deck. I will be checking these piston specs again, cant figure out how I got the .016 readings before.
 
.018-.020 below the deck. I will be checking these piston specs again, cant figure out how I got the .016 readings before.
Maybe the Dial indicator was not zeroed.
Or the indicator movement is sticking at times.
I try and preload .100" for accurate measurements.

Zero deck preferred but the Thin Felpro headgaskets will give the quench desired as you stated.
 
with arp head studs what is preferable to seal thread to block, felpro gasket sealer or arp's white sealer. don't want any coolant leakage.
 
Everyone has their preferences, but since you are using ARP studs I would probably go with what they recommend.
My personal preference is Rectorseal #5 (get at Lowes in plumbing section). It works on EVERYTHING, even gas lines.
Use it on the intake manifold bolts also. 1 can will last a lifetime.
 
heads are torqued and clearances checked, pushrod length checker shows I need 7.450 pushrods. this seems an odd length. block is oe roller and I am using retro fit tie bar roller lifters with afr 210 heads. roller rocker valve roller sits right in the middle of the valve, everything looks good but with the odd length I thought it best to run it past you all.
 
re-read these threads,
linked here and obviously youll need to verify all the valve train clearances and valve spring load rates,
if the valve train geometry check tool and the narrow sweep marks indicating wear on the valve tip indicates the geometry is correct,
your good to go on push rod length
non-O.E.M. heads, valve length, valve springs, lifters, rockers can all change the push rod length required.


http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...rect-custom-length-pushrods.14241/#post-72366

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...sh-rod-length-checker-tools.13735/#post-70650

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-rockers-and-the-pushrods-rub.198/#post-46839

GrumpyThe Grumpy Grease MonkeyStaff Member
https://www.crower.com/clearance.html?cat=1541

you might want to buy a few of these
while they are on sale at a reduced price


heres a bit of useful related push rod length info (POSTED HERE) youll want to select the correct set or SETS for your shop

Big Block Chevy, Standard Length Big Block Intake 3/8" / .080" 8.275"
295-7941-8 Big Block Chevy, Standard Length Big Block Exhaust 3/8" / .080" 9.250"
295-7969-8 Big Block Chevy, Standard Big Block +.100" Long Intake 3/8" / .080" 8.375"
295-7979-8 Big Block Chevy, Standard Big Block +.100" Long Exhaust 3/8" / .080" 9.350"
295-7951-8 Big Block Chevy, Standard Length Big Block Tall Deck Intake 3/8" / .080" 8.675"
295-7961-8 Big Block Chevy, Standard Length Big Block Tall Deck Exhaust 3/8" / .080" 9.650"
295-7800 V8 396-454 Retro Fit Pushrod Set, Intake & Exhaust, 1965-Present
3/8" / .080"
3/8" / .080" 7.725 Int.
8.675 Exh
295-7913-16 Small Block Chevy, Standard Length Small Block Chevy 3/8" / .080" 7.800"
295-7984-16 Small Block Chevy, +.100" Long 3/8" / .080" 7.900"
295-7934-16 Big Block Ford, Standard Length Ford `72-'78 429-460 3/8" / .080" 8.550"
295-7951-16 Big Block Ford, Standard Length Ford `69-'71 429-460 3/8" / .080" 8.675"
295-7582-16 Oldsmobile, Std Length 455 5/16" 9.550"



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http://www.summitracing.com/search/...d-length-checkers?autoview=SKU&ibanner=SREPD5
Proform Pushrod Length Checkers 66789 SBC 3/8" rocker studs


Proform Pushrod Length Checkers 66790 SBC 7/16" rocker studs

Proform Pushrod Length Checkers 66806 BBC 7/16" rocker studs
 
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That does sound like a weird length, but if you did the check while the lobe was on the base circle, then your length is correct.
Like Grumpy said,
non-O.E.M. heads, valve length, valve springs, lifters, rockers can all change the push rod length required.
Just verify by marking the valve stem tip and running through a complete cycle. You want this:
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rocker valve roller sits right in the middle of the valve

If you are referring to when the valve is completely closed, then that is not correct. The wear
pattern should be located in the middle, this requires the roller to start out on the inside and
sweep across the valve tip until it reaches the outside at mid-lift and then return to it's starting
point as it reaches max-lift.

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using dry erase marker on the valve tip with check springs and adjustable pushrod I got what looks like loves 302s photo. this was with zero lash adjustment.
 
You got it right then, I just was not sure with how you stated it. IIRC, mine were 7.4 inches long. Those
lifters, if they are like mine, are .3 inches longer than stock, making the pushrod that much shorter.
 
It is what it is .
My saying.
Narrow centered pattern desired.
Usually only obtainable with Crower Enduro stainless Steel Rockers.
Comp Cams stainless Rockers.
Jesel Shaft Rockers.
Crane Gold Rockers.

The Rest are a crap shoot what you get.
 
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comp cams steel- basically trying to follow indycars small block build personalized to my needs. will go with elgin .110 wall 210 tip pushrods @ 112$ for a set of 16, afr says 120 wall but I think these should be good with keeping revs under 6000.
 
Wow just caught up on this thread sounds like you have come a long way I was away for a bit that life thing has been a little crazy. Why not get a good remote fuel filter. One pre pump one pre carb is ideal
 
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