Camshaft, Lifters and Push Rods: Specifications

NOTE: All measurements in inches unless otherwise specified.

(1) Newly Installed - Refers to the condition of the "NEW" drive belt before the engine has made no more than one rotation and before the belt has had a chance to stretch or seat into the pulley grooves.

(2) Gasket Surface Flatness 0.003 in any 6 inches - 0.006 overall - Surface Finish (RMS) 90-50.

(3) Time required for plunger to leak down 1/16 inch of travel with 50 lb.load and leak down fluid in tappet.

(4) Distance front edge of bearing is installed below front face of cylinder block.

(5) .002 undersize - add .001 to standard thickness.

(6) Pin bore and crank bearing bore must be parallel and in same vertical plane within the specified total difference when measured at the ends of an 8 inch bar, 4 inch on each side of rod centerline.

(7) Measured at the piston pin bore centerline, at 90° to the pin.

(8) Add 1 quart with filter change.