So I am using an adjustable push rod length checker. Trickflow says I need a 6.75 rod. So I set it at that and tried it and it was a tad low. So I tried shortening the rod by .2 to 6.55 and it stayed in the same location?! Is this the lifter allowing the rod to sink more or did I just simply not adjust it far enough?

Also my main question is, When I shorten the push rod should the mark move up or down on the valve stem?

I shouldnt be having trouble with this as it seem pretty straight forward so I apologize.

 

Short=high side(toward intake) Long=low side(toward exhaust)

 

Thank you. Thats what I thought.

 

are you using a converted stock lifter or a solid lifter to perform the check?? if not all a stock lifter will do is collapse under the spring pressure and leave a false witness mark after rotating engine over.

 

Ahhhhh, ok that mkaes sense. Thats what I was thinking because whenever I would tighten the rocker 1/2 turn past 0 lash I would feel it give a little. Makes total sense. So I can convert the hydro lifter to be a solid for the purpose of the check?

 

^^yup, take the internals out, flip the plunger and I install a few small washers until I'm just able to get the retaining clip back in

 

Thanks for the help! but..... I still have a problem. I got the lifter to stay solid and then checked push rod length. I got the line to go right in the middle of the valve stem, but the rocker arm is hitting the stud. Not much just a tiny spot were the blue is rubbed off of the rocker and I can see metal but its still rubbing. Did I do something wrong or is it just my parts combo?

Trickflow studs that came with the twisted wedge heads
and procomp 1.6 rr

 

might need stud bosses milled down. i had to have that done. different heads but similar situation. post some pictures. hard to tell without seeing what you're doing.

 

did these heads originally come stud mount or did someone use a conversion kit?? if they were originally pedastal mount heads you'll need some milling on the stud bosses as Protrick states

 

I bought them new and they are stud mounts. Used the studs that came in the box with the heads from trickflow. Is it possible to run a thinner guideplate? Because that would give me some more clearance