R3W7 Assembly

No pics yet, but I have on order the pushrods...I went with Manton this time. I sent them back my checking pushrods, which were sent overnight to the post office 2 miles from their shop in California, then they disappeared for a week, then arrived in to Boston, then took another week to get back to the post office in CA.

Anyway, the pushrods will be their Series 5, 3/8" x. 095" with 8620 steel, 210 degree 5/16" balls with holes for rocker oiling. Intake 8.550" and Exhaust 8.520". The added length on the intakes is due to the pushrods being 'laid over' by 3.5 degrees to clear the intake ports. The Series 5 is their high-end pushrod which is heat treated for added stiffness. Around $19 each.

I am not sure I agree with all of Manton's reasoning/theory...but I did have an interesting conversation with their tech guy on how the oil inside the pushrod can act as a damper (sort of a FluidDampr effect).

Also, should have the rotating goo-goo back tomorrow from balancing....I made sure the machine shop doesn't go too crazy on the balancing efforts by telling them not to do any material removal on the rods or pistons....if there is any appreciable difference, call me....