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Originally Posted by GregWeld
Any of those singly or a combination... it's going to an engine builder to determine the cause and get it corrected. Of course --- ANY really good engine builder is going to do a complete rebuild. And I wouldn't take it to somebody that wouldn't want to go thru it from top to bottom and check everything. That's where these stupid little "mistakes" get expensive. There's no reason for it other than being sloppy with the build.
The heads being surfaced -- and block decking - can create an issue where the manifold starts to not fit. All machining of these surfaces - and which type of rocker used - and the length of the valve - and the spring height - and the retainer choice... and on and on -- all affect the geometry. Its so friggin easy to check that a kindergartner could do it. It's easily corrected with the correct length of valve - or use of lash caps - or the right length push rod etc. But a guy has to check it to know.
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What? You mean that same kindergartener that eats glue, can barely poop in the toilet and cries when mommy drops them off?
You would be surprised what a lot of guys miss. Some hard heads I see always have that "what the F do you know? Ive been running this combo for 30 years". attitude. Attention to detail goes to the waste side when dead lines and stress comes into play.
My machinist is lke a surgeon. He digs and digs till he finds a problem, not say "oh, I don't know why must have been a fluke"
Im not saying he is the best but he works hard and it shows.