FE gods tell me what the engine builder did to me here

[CHANMADD]

If the valve clearance is set right this should not happen even with springs.Bent valves and pushrods would maybe suggest that you experienced spring bind,like suggested above.What lift do you have on that cam?

[CSX 4027]

I'm sure your builder said..."I've been building these for 30 years and this is the first time I've ever seen that"....
Typical rookie.
The only time that type of spring wire spring spacer is used is in a concour original with the original rockers.
You have no end stands either. Ask him why? And did he include a pair of high button shoes to drive with?
Yikes.
No decking?
How do you know?
Did you check and find uneven deck heights.
Who is this guy?
Where are you?

[decooney]

Bummer. Did your engine builder by chance run it in on an engine stand first before he sent it to you?

[RICK LAKE]

Ed You didnot say what cam and specs are in the motor. You should get a set of end supports for the rocker shafts and not use the stock ones. DSC sells the kits. The rocker shafts are weak where to bolts go through the assemblies and without the end supports you can crack and break off the shafts. I did this at R&G last year between the #7 and #8 cylinders. I would pull that cam and check for lobe damage, you may not see it with the cam inside of the motor. I would go back to the machinist and have a nice talk to him about this damage. Where any of the piston tops hit by valves? If so pull the motor and have it pulled apart and checked for other damage. A rod bearing could be flaten from hitting the valve, you said the valves where bent. A rod could be bent also. Sorry for giving you more bad info but you don't want to go through this twice. Rick L. If you are in NY there are a couple of other guys that do build FE motors. Rick Lake

[CSX 4027]

Originally Posted by RICK LAKE

Ed You didnot say what cam and specs are in the motor. ........................................If you are in NY there are a couple of other guys that do build FE motors. Rick Lake

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