340 build
One word to the wise, when you remove the retainer and locks off the valves. make sure there is not burs on the valve stem lock of the stem. if there is, (Real common on two and three grooved valve stems) remove it with a file. If you DON'T, the guide will have to be replace because of a great Big scare now, down the middle of if!!!!!!!
Good advice and makes sense
And FWIW I almost asked if the heads had been ported from your pix, but I figured it was may imagination...... other things need tending first.
So let me ask you a few questions
1 - I know when tearing down and engine and assuming parts were gonna be re-used that that you want to keep pushrods, lifters and maybe the rocker arms in the order they were removed so they could be put back in the same location but what about piston/connecting rod combo?
I have them now sitting on top of my bench in a specific fashion but Im guessing that theres no need. That when I go to put this thing back together ( and it will go back together, Im a sucker for this kind of stuff ) that yes they need to go a certain way but that that way is pretty evident by some telltale signs on the parts?
Also do rocker arms need to go back on the same side of the head?
I planned to replace the pushrods, maybe I dont need too, I should roll them on a piece of glass to check for straightness. Since Im obviously replacing lifters can I re-use the pushrods if they are straight?
2- Can you comment on post # 61. Sounds like a good idea to me but no-one seemed to notice the post.
3- The 340 is neutral balance.....that sounds like internal balance, not sure on the difference.......the counterweights are what are modified so that internal balance is independent of outside bolt on items.
So what does that mean in relation to dampner and whatever is mounted on the back of the crank?
4 - Ok so it sounds like one way or another I can use the dampner I have and just have the machine shop make it work assuming it dosent already. I guess Id rather do this to eliminate having to buy one ( prob. cost about the same as shop cost to make it work ) and it would eliminate that pesky rubber ring.
I think I got everything else. Thanks