Hokay.
I am going to replace the rockers and pushrods. I have my project van with 383/350.
I am facing the issue of being inside the van, and turning the crank to get the backside of the lobe. No biggee with an engine with the hood on top. With a van, it gets inconvient.
I figuire, I will use an 1/2" breaker bar with the socket to turn the crank. What size is the balancer bolt? I am not worried about losing torque as it takes an impact wrench to loosen and tighten.
I have done this before, but, I am looking for a refresher course.
What is the best way to determine the backside of the lobe from the top of the head, with someone else turning?
My thought is to remove the cap, look for the individual cylinder centering and "feel" the pushrod.
My fair bride is going to be doing the turning, or, maybe, the centering.
I think it is going to be interesting, but, We will overcome! I think it is going to be good for her in the long run. She is the primary driver of the van and I built the engine to replace the one she ran out of oil.
It really acts like a 400, but, she is really intimidated by it. I love it, not her reaction, but, just the raw power of the engine. Unfortunately, she had to endure vaccum leaks, some mismatched parts, unbalanced jets, and breaking in the engine.
The van and her have come a long way. She even knows oil goes into the engine on occasion.
The van is a G20 conversion, long frame. It has a TH350, extra clutch plates, shift kit, 273 posi rear, dual headers, dual pipes with siamese crossover, all poly bushings, link ends, and engine mounts. 255/70R15 all around, with complete jewelery repair shop inside, including facilities for casting.
Sure could use some insight to guide her as painlessly as possible. The rocker change is easy for me, but I really want her to be part of it and have an enjoyable experience.