Should have let me know Will. I could've sent some stock valves, keepers & retainers also in the same box.
No sir, I appreciate it though. I have stock “replacement” SS valves from Russ Martin, and locks/retainers, and even my stock tulip valves. The SS valves etc are what I used in the videos I meant, I do not have “THE” Valves, or an 11/32 like I’ll be using, with keeper grooves determining things for me like spring height, etc. That’s where the custom Valves are going to come in I believe. Just observing things with what I’ve got handy.
I always wondered if that would help! I've been following this thread, I just don't have a whole lot to add. I used Tom's rockers in my last build with a Poston NH400 cam. Springs were stock outers and Isky inners. Rocker adjusters were nearly all the way out, so ratio was maxed out too, around 1.9. I'll have to double check my notes, but there was no coil bind at around 0.600" lift.
UPDATE 4-5-18 Dealing with a broken right hand. Two broken metacarpals have slowed me down this past week, but I had time to finish a video or two and edit them. Videos, as far as I am concerned, actually SHOW what I'm trying to convey much much better than a written description. Its hard sometimes to fully convey what you're saying without a visual, so here goes... ROLLER ROCKER STAND MODIFICATION LINK As you can see in the video, I modified the rocker stand Dowel Holes after kicking the idea around on here a few weeks ago. Is it the cleanest "Fix"? NO!... Im the first to admit that. But will I end up running the rockers like this? Probably! It seems like a nice, clean, yet compromised "fix" to the sweep, and the lack of clearance I had. The "compromise" is that the rockers are no longer guaranteed to return to the exact same spot each time upon removal, or maybe even after extended miles down the road... However, the CLAMPING FORCE of the mounting bolts, the precise way I moved them, and the spring pressures pushing the assembly "outboard" all will work in my favor to make this "fix" a stable one... AGAIN, as far as im concerned... especially when the alternative (no pushrod clearance) won't work... All of this is detailed in the video over about 7 mins. Now looking to maybe order a Smith pushrod with ball ends to see if I get more cup clearance. Maybe order a 3/8 Cup adjuster to see what that does for me too. You can stare at a problem for another year, or use your head and carve a path. I chose the latter to move things along. Let me know what you think, or if theres an issue with the video link!
I was thinking offset dowel pins but didn't find much of a selection available in a quick search. 0.021" are common for bellhousings but you needed much more. There are also offset bushings avail for adjusting cam timing.
I haven't kicked the bucket guys, just have been extremely busy running my SandBlasting business, and the block has unfortunately remained on the stand untouched since I posted the videos detailing the elongated Rocker Stand holes to gain Pushrod Clearance.. I need to give Mike Lewis a call as well about my heads, as I have not heard from him in months, May actually. Once I get those sorted with his help, Ill be able to bug Tom again for a new set of Pistons to accommodate that new bore size and the CCs from Mikes work. Stay tuned! This thing will go back together!
Better late than never... Life hasn't been exactly fair, as it isn't meant to be.. Lost my father in an extremely unfortunate, prolonged and torturous situation along with many other things that put my mind miles away from the Buick build for too long now. Running my biz during a pandemic etc.. Life has a way, but so do I! Back on the horse, knocking the dust off myself and this build. To pick up where Ive left off, Ill be selling my NEVER used FORGED PISTONS on here that were made with Tom Telescos help. Ill be in touch with Tom shortly to proceed with another set of the RIGHT size to clean up the aforementioned machine shop situations/screw ups that led me here (Block Bored too large etc). Mike Lewis has my heads in Fresno California and ill be proceeding with the porting and headwork to utilize Toms roller rockers as well. SLOWLY going to chip away at where I left off. Theres too much heart in this build to abandon it even after a few years of everything telling me to bag it up. Stay tuned!! Ill be listing the Pistons on the appropriate page here.
Spoke with Mike Lewis Monday this week, Tom Telesco is next. It's insane how much life can just FLY BY..! Ive missed the knowledge and wealth of resource of this community, and these gentleman as we wrap up the Heads with some unique valves and porting. Ill try to update as best I can. My father passed in a tragic manner a while back and its taken me a while to stabilize Mom enough to even look at the Buick. Here I am! Back, again! It's happening this time. 2 weeks of rain on the east coast is going to give me time to look back over notebooks full of notes to guide the hands working on the heads. In the meantime, what Valves have y'all used? Valves seems to be where Mike wants to start. Tom and I last spoke 3 or so years ago, and that's about to change. Ferrera Valves, and cutting some height off the stem to utilize Telesco Rockers sounds familiar.. STAY TUNED
UPDATE 8/23/23 After speaking back with both Tom and Mike, Ive ordered a couple of valves with Toms recommendation and help which I cannot thank him enough for. Attached is a picture of Intake/Exhaust Valves. I sent these off to Mike Lewis today, and hope to have something cooking sooner rather than later over in Fresno!
