End of 4th of July Status . . .
1) Prep for Piston Oilers - If We Have Time:
Worked on the lifter blocks and added oil line ports on the sides (in the center area). I was pondering the best way to create piston oilers to squirt oil on the underside of the pistons . . . have finally got an idea that I like.
As we're bringing oil pressure to the roller lifters - we have a galley plumbed in the lifter blocks. I've tapped into the galley as a source for the squirters.
I may not have time to finish them, but I have a good plan - probably about 4 hours of work. It will be LAST on my list, but by having the ports/fittings in the lifter blocks --- IF I have time, I can add them right in. If not - just plug the ports with an 1/8 NPT plug.
See the mockup picture below - this seems like a very nice way to do it.
2) Valves:Got all the exhaust valves in - is a real time consuming bitch to do, but at least I have the tools I made from last year. Also, checked the new springs for pressure and length - they are exactly to spec.
1.8" length - pressure on the seat is 160 lbs.
At full .510 lift, they are 1.29 long and are at 345 lbs.
Dema made mild ramps on the cam - so this should be enough spring pressure. Also, as the cam only has 3 bearings, I'd like to keep the spring pressure low and deflect it as little as possible on the inward cylinders.
Okay - time to light off a crap load of fireworks and drink beer!