to answer some concerns, or defend myself-don't know which.....
gman26, it actually runs pretty decent, better than it did when the rocker was slacking up. doesn't idle too rough, and I've been driving it on occasion to haul and around the yard to pull tree stumps. I towed about 7,000 lbs with it four few hours, and it runs about 3000rpms w/ no trouble (it has 4.88 gears).
thumpin 455: what lifters? the first time I dropped the pan to find the pushrods/etc. if the lifters popped out, they'll just sit in the valley area, and oil psi still around 30psi w/ no fluctuations.
just not worth the time or money fight now. the heads are worth the valve job right now, when I can get my garage up, I'm pulling the engine out to use in my chevelle. anyone got an extra 30x60 foundation?
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hmmmm.... which car do I work on today? -answer: all of them, they all need something
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