Thanks for your help. On the engine compartment temp....what temp do you think is normal for my set up (hp, headers, 440 = .040, dominator/holley (thin valley cover))insulated hood (can only get a 2" Mopar performance air cleaner under hood). I have no idea. I know I cannot touch the altinator or power steering pump with out it burning me. hoses are very hot to touch, but, it does not run hot (195). The hot air under the hood can't be good for the intake or the carb, can it?
I have opened up the valley and will remove the pushrods and examine the lifters. How do I check for wear on the lobes with cam not being pulled? Any visual? I could set up a depth gauge and measure the lobe and the flat on each...I think. Just a peek at the cam, it looks good. No scars, burning, uniform wear on all.
I will put helicoils in the block to tighten down the intake to the 50 lb torque spec, reset the lash and give it another 1/4 turn (3/4 total) of preload. Reset timing, probably about 36-38 advance at 2500 - 3000 (12-14 at idle), and see what I get.
thanks again for all the advise.
For Moper..........:
All Comp Cam. I did LEAVE the valves alone when I replaced springs.
824-16 ST 134.0200 134.02
HYDRAULIC LIFTERS, CRB 58-67
824-16 High Energy™ Hydraulic Lifters • Chrysler Big Block & Hemi
23-224-4
CAMSHAFT, CRB3 XE274H-10
7703-1
PUSHROD LENGTH CHECKER, #3
7918-16 ST 175.7500 175.75
PUSHRODS, HI-TECH 3/8 9.000
K23-223-4 KT 470.9200 470.92
CAMSHAFT KIT, CRB3 XE268H-10 This was for cam 23-223 which was swapped for 23-224. Same kit (springs, timing gear, steel retainers, lash caps, valve locks, oil seals)
Ultra pro magnumRocker Arms, Shaft Mount, 1.5 Ratio, Steel, Rockers, Shafts, Spacers, Mopar, Big Block B/RB, Set of 16
(Mfr. #: 1621-16)
