new cam for 305 - Page 2

flipster30 · #16 02-21-2006, 07:26 PM

could anyone give me an idea what kind of power gains i can expect from the rv cam and removing the ac condenser and all. and also removed air pump and all components.

flipster30 · #17 02-25-2006, 06:21 AM

well finally figured the problem out we tightened the valve springs according to the instructions lunati gave us and they ended up being way too tight my uncle adjusted them while running said thats how he used to do it when he was a kid. now it is runnin pretty good and im glad to have it back i missed her. ive had to drive my ole ladies 2004 nissan sentra good car but too small for me. well i am 6"1 and 300 lbs so i dont fit in there all that comfortably. i do think that this site is a great place to get some help and want to thank everyone for trying to help.

silicon212 · #18 02-25-2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by flipster30

well finally figured the problem out we tightened the valve springs according to the instructions lunati gave us and they ended up being way too tight my uncle adjusted them while running said thats how he used to do it when he was a kid. now it is runnin pretty good and im glad to have it back i missed her. ive had to drive my ole ladies 2004 nissan sentra good car but too small for me. well i am 6"1 and 300 lbs so i dont fit in there all that comfortably. i do think that this site is a great place to get some help and want to thank everyone for trying to help.

You over-tightened the Rocker Arms. Yup, that'll do it. When I'm putting a small block Chevy together, my rule of thumb as far as valve adjustment is to tighten the nut on the rocker while spinning the pushrod between my thumb and finger - when the rod stops spinning, I'll tighten the nut a half-turn further in. I'll do this with a certain number of valves, then turn the crank 180 degrees and finish up.

TommySS · #19 02-25-2006, 05:12 PM

Wow, learned something new. Thanks !

silicon212 · #20 02-25-2006, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by silicon212

I'll do this with a certain number of valves, then turn the crank 180 degrees and finish up.

OOps! Turn the CAM 180 degrees - one full revolution of the crank.

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