12-17-2012, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: BRADENTON,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: KIRKHAM 427 S/C, SHELBY 427 ALUM. STROKER
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Danr: thanks for the offer, may take you up on that, but what are "baldys"? Pentroofs with no labels, or the original ford lower rounded covers, if those would even fit ?
I'm used to the old method of adjusting GM valves with the engine running, (at idle) Tighten adjuster nut until clicking stops, then go 3/4 turn more. It threw some oil but not a big problem. Was thinking of using that method on the FE. (my first)
Brent: I tightened the adjusters 1/2 turn, I'll try another 1/2.
Vector: Good point about the aluminum, hadn't thought about that. Might need the extra 1/2 turn as Brent suggested. The engine ran sweet other than the slight ticking, no smoke, no leaks, plugs clean. Actually sounds milder than I was expecting. Will have to wait until car is finished to run again.
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