Ok folks I have tightened the valve lash as per the FAQ piece my question is after the tightening i recheck the push rods and could still twist them when they should be tight have i missed someting. Plus i need to know disturbuter and cylinder order as i made one wrong label.

 

They will still turn a bit, because the hydrualic lifters dont have the plunger solidly mounted. They just dont freewheel, there should be some drag on the pushrods but not like they are stuck in a vise.

Heres the info on firing order and stuff.. =)


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Are you sure you did the extra 3/4 turn? You have to be careful not to tighten them too much as you will burn the valve if they are too tight. If they are rattling, then you probably need to tighten them another 3/4 turn. If they are not rattling, and the push rods are loose, then you are good to go.

 

The next time you forget your firing order on your 289, look on the intake on the back side of the carburetor and it is stamped there.

 

valve lash is tighten until theres no slop and then between 1/2 - 1 turn more.

you'll know your set correctly when the pushrods arent loose but will still rotate, and when you lift on the rocker arm there should be some plunge to the lifter

 

Thanks guys was having a blonde moment regarding the firing order,I have notstarted her up yet as I broke some HT leads and need new ones plus the carb is leaking gas so need to fix that up too just need a carb rebuild kit so that will take ages to get !! Also the seals on the valve cover got damaged taking them off and the valve covers seem to flaking on the inside so need to get some of them. So bad day at the garage plus i cut mywrist up on the fan turning the engine over those fan blades are bastard sharp