I have a 86 flat top piston Ford 5.0. Im going carburated and putting on these set of 87 heads. I want to put my RV cam in it too. What is a good way to check the clearance between the valves and pistons? I want to make sure its all going to fit.
2006-08-09 15:42:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
setting the heads on for a test with old gaskets that are intact.
Put modeling clay, or grease in the cylinder. Then CAREFULLY!!!!! turn the motor over by hand with the spark plugs out.
2006-08-09 15:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by race21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assemble everything with your stock cam. I use clay or playdoh if the kids aren't watching.Turn it over and measure your clearance. Then figure out how close you are. Cut away a section with a knife.If you think you have enough room then try your big cam. This way you dont accidentally bend a valve.
2006-08-11 20:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your looking for horsepower, cam yes,carb no.go with sequencial fuel injection ,add headers,check duration and lift on the cam to make sure it is compatible.
2006-08-09 22:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by thetdw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the cam specs as far as lift and compare to stock...how much horsepower gain do you expect?
2006-08-09 22:46:55 · answer #4 · answered by classe300 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋