gaslog4

Trying to determine easy way to get correct pushrod length for new top end build on SBF w/new cam, aluminum heads, and screw in studs...Can I rotate # 1 cylinder CW to the point that intake and exhaust valves are both on the cams base circle, TDC, then mark a valve stem tip with a marker...Next place an adjustable pushrod in #1 cylinder, Lifter and Roller Pocket Bore and adjust until 0 lash...Rotate the engine CW 2 turns back to TDC, and check the witness marks on the valve stem...If marks are centered properly on the valve stem tip, that will be the correct pushrod length that will be needed...Then add another 1/2 turn onto valve lash for proper lash preload...This is my first time doing an engine, so please keep it simple an help me out...

08'MustangDude

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/setting-pushrod-length/

wbrockstar

I like to get the 0° balancer mark aligned with the timing pointer,with the number 1 piston at tdc on the compression stroke,then use Witeout and draw 4 dots/lines on the face of
the balancer,equal distance apart,to use for future aid.IOW - with the number 1 piston at tdc on compression (with the 0° balancer mark aligned with the timing pointer),lash cylinder #1 valves,then rotate the crank CW til the next white line is aligned with the timing pointer,lash cylinder #3 valves,then rotate the crank to the next white line,lash cylinder #7 valves,then continue this same process for the remaining valves in the firing order.
Im aware you can tell the valves are closed with the valve covers off,but marking the balancer makes it easy to tell when the next cylinder,in the firing order,has reached tdc,without having to remove the valve covers.

gaslog4

Thanks that's is a unique way to do it...but I understand how it works...