Collapsed Lifters 95 GenV Big Block

[termite]

heres to hoping for a happy union of mated parts.

 

[grampadirt]

Just ordered a set of Polylocks from Summit,had one adjusting nut back off and scared the shiit out of me.,engine ran like crap.The only thing I could think of to do was to add a jamb nut to it,is that wise?

 

[Schurkey]

That'd work, at least temporarily--if there's enough stud above the regular nut to thread a jam nut onto.

 

[grampadirt]

That'd work, at least temporarily--if there's enough stud above the regular nut to thread a jam nut onto.

There was about 3/8'' stud showing so I thought that would be enough.After I drive the Burb about 100 miles I'll do the new valve springs & polylocks at the same time.

 

[rebelyell]

Just ordered a set of Polylocks from Summit,had one adjusting nut back off and scared the shiit out of me.,engine ran like crap.The only thing I could think of to do was to add a jamb nut to it,is that wise?

If, IF the studs' threads are OK, why not R&R rocker nuts with same OE "interference" type, but New?

 

[grampadirt]

If, IF the studs' threads are OK, why not R&R rocker nuts with same OE "interference" type, but New?

Faster to use polys,I got tired of ratcheting the regular nuts.When I replace the valve springs it will be faster & easier,that's the theory anyway

 

[grampadirt]

Did some running around town today and the Burb is running great,a lot quieter and smoother WooHoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[grampadirt]

Another delivery yesterday..

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[Road Trip]

Another delivery yesterday..

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Greetings grampadirt,

As a fellow 454 owner I've been watching with interest. Once you get these Polylocks installed
it would be great if you could include a photo or 2 of what it looks like? IMHO, one can never have
too many photos of the porcupine heads with the valve covers off. :0)

By the way, doesn't a nice quiet valvetrain make for a luxurious driving experience?
To me it's well worth the effort expended to achieve the dream.

Good on you for keeping another GMT400 gem burbling down the road.

 

[grampadirt]

Yes,I love this body style and will keep both of ours running as long as I can.I will for sure post a pic of the installation.For having over 276,000 miles on it my old burb still makes me feel good driving it and I get compliments on how it stands occasionally.I'm also a big block fan,I've had three