I will start with the cam shaft and it’s grind. This is what is installed.
Web Cam Type 4 Camshaft, 73/86 Split Duration Grind, (In/Ex) 262/270 Duration, .426/.423" Lift), Solid Lifters
[Cam Clearancing:No Cam Clearancing]
[Lobe Center:108 Degree Lobe Center(Standard)]
I do not have a caliper large enough to measure the pushrod in Centimeters. I tried a loose translation with my tape measure from inches to cm.
Click to view attachmentThe adjustable rod was too long even screwed all the way down it seemed to create too much friction.
See pic of elephant foot with gouge after two 360 degree turns.
Click to view attachmentI removed one of the nuts on the adjustable rod to shorten it, so I could complete a rotation without marring the foot.
I have the adjustable feet turned all the way in. I.e. provide as much of a gap as possible.
At what I believe is top dead center the intake valve spring for cylinder one is all the way up.
Click to view attachmentI have not set up the dial yet as I seem to be so far away from actually doing this properly.
You may also notice in the pictures that the rockers are not tightened down all the way. Note, still a very slight off the gap off the head which once tightened all the way will squeeze things even more.
I have attached some images and hopefully give you all a better idea of what I am wrestling with and the next best steps to complete or throw in the towel.
Let me know if there are any other photos you would like to see that could be helpful.
Thanks again for all the help and input.
Gary