All fixed now and it runs good. I didn't check the preload on every lifter and the 2 on #7 cylinder were bottoming out the lifter .080-.085 preload my ass. They must be fairly short travel lifters. I checked it using air pressure first without the rockers on and then with them on. It leaked through both the intake and exhaust. I had some .022 brass stock so I made 4 shims to put 2 under each rocker and it works great and runs well. Yeah adjustable rockers would have taken care of that but with 170,000 mile heads on it now I couldn't justify spending that money on junk. Hopefully it will last until I kick the bucket or can't drive anymore. laugh2
So the Morel of the story is, blow air through them to make sure they will oil and about .045 preload is all you need.


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