I Need Engine Experts! 340 Roller Lifter and Pushrod Issue
Well, I did some measuring and trigonometry.
First, I put a digital angle finder on the flat of the lifter and rotated the engine stand until it read zero. The I measured a push rod and found out that the push rod is at an angle of about 19* from the lifter.
Doing the trigonometry with my measured .331" lobe lift, I calculated that I should then be getting .313" of lift at the pushrod. This is far more than the estimation I had of .247" lift. So as a couple of you have stated, most likely my measuring was off.
But, no decisions until I speak with Mike tomorrow.
To all that have responded so far: Many thanks - this is very helpful! :thumbsup:
Well, I did some measuring and trigonometry.
First, I put a digital angle finder on the flat of the lifter and rotated the engine stand until it read zero. The I measured a push rod and found out that the push rod is at an angle of about 19* from the lifter.
Doing the trigonometry with my measured .331" lobe lift, I calculated that I should then be getting .313" of lift at the pushrod. This is far more than the estimation I had of .247" lift. So as a couple of you have stated, most likely my measuring was off.
But, no decisions until I speak with Mike tomorrow.
To all that have responded so far: Many thanks - this is very helpful! :thumbsup: