Test fit of intake/gaskets, it all fits like a glove.
When I first built the engine I had done some mild chamber and port match on the heads. I'm happy with the current gasket.
I set lifter preload, with everything locked down it looks like my original M/T valve covers will fit after all. No interference even without a gasket.
I'm really happy about this - I had really wanted to re-use them.
Edit - I've seen different recommendations for setting preload on the Morels. Basic instructions read 1/2 turn but in a lot of cases that's a bit light, noisy. Many go a full turn. I know this is probably splitting hairs but I set preload at 3/4 turn. We'll see how this works out.
When I first built the engine I had done some mild chamber and port match on the heads. I'm happy with the current gasket.
I set lifter preload, with everything locked down it looks like my original M/T valve covers will fit after all. No interference even without a gasket.
I'm really happy about this - I had really wanted to re-use them.
Edit - I've seen different recommendations for setting preload on the Morels. Basic instructions read 1/2 turn but in a lot of cases that's a bit light, noisy. Many go a full turn. I know this is probably splitting hairs but I set preload at 3/4 turn. We'll see how this works out.
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