Does this sound normal for Cobra 1.7's?
 

I know roller rockers are a little noisy,but when I first crank it up,it sounds like a damn 7.3 Powerstroke. After a couple of minutes,they quiet down. I did'nt need to shim them,in fact, I'm thinking my pushrods might be a bit on the short side. I hit 22 ft lbs of torque after 1/4 turn of pre-load. Watch the clip,and tell me if these sound normal....

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how would your pushrods be short? Did you not use stock length puchrods?

If they quieten down after running for a bit, then there is a oiling issue somewhere or your lifters are weak

They're stock 6.25"
I was thinking that as well. I know a couple of them had to pump up when I built the engine,and primed it before they got the pr's tight.

Were they new lifters?

Nope,they were fairly low mileage ones. Yeah,I know,I know......

I am going to do it anyhow



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:D

I deserve it!:yup: Oh well,I've been needing to pull the lower and port it anyway.

i ran the same rockers on my old gt-40 motor in the coupe. just uncap the headers:jester:

Double :slap: