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Valvetrain Articles links:

Hydraulic Valve Train Adjustments Discusses procedures for adjusting rocker arms for more performance. Focused on Pontiac engines.

Impala Project Adjusting valves on a chevy smallblock appropriately, adjust the lash or clearance between the rocker arms and the head of the valve stems using a method that will work for all 4 stroke internal combustion engines. The only difference between engine makes and models would be the details such as the number of turns after you have reached a zero lash, or in the case of solid lifters, the lash setting.

In-Truck Cam Swap General tutorial on replacing a camshaft without removing the engine.

Pontiac Camshafts Detailed information and recommendations for Pontiac camshafts.

Preventing Cam and Lifter Wear Discusses the importance of proper camshaft break-in procedure, and its effect on lifters.

Pushrod Length & Rocker Arm Geometry Determining the correct length pushrod for your application.

Pushrod Length and Rocker Arm Geometry Details on selecting the proper pushrods for your application.

Reading a Cam Card Basic information on reading and understanding a camshaft card.

Reasons and Causes for Cam Failure Discusses basic reasons for cam failure, including lobe wear, distributor gear wear, camshaft end play, and broken dowel pins or keys.

Selecting a Hydraulic Cam for Your Pontiac Engine Information and chart for comparing intended use and intake duration to assist in selecting a proper hydraulic camshaft for a Pontiac engine.

Setting Pushrod Length Rocker Geometry Lesson, An Easy and Quick Way to Set Pushrod Length.

Setting Valve Lash for Hydraulic Lifters Basic procedure for setting valve lash for hydraulic lifters.

Simple Pushrod Length Checker Basic tip and diagram for making your own checking pushrod.

The Watson Guide to Happy Cams Basic information on installing a new camshaft. Focused on Chevrolet SBC engines.

The Watson Guide to Happy Valve Setting Information on two basic methods for setting valves.

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