Installing the lifters, pushrods and rocker arms on my Chevy 350

Installing the lifters, pushrods and rocker arms on my Chevy 350. I also show a quick easy way to adjust your lifters. This engine will be going in my 1971 C3 Corvette.

[@TheCustomGeek]

Excellent video sir, thank you! Rebuilding a 305 in my 1985 C10, and now I know this piece of the puzzle!

[@timewiththedurbins]

Thanks for watching. Good luck with your project.

[@trouble603]

I been searching for a video that explains it this simple for a few weeks now

[@timewiththedurbins]

Thanks for watching.

[@2010Flboy]

Great video. I noticed you used Ultra Sticky assembly lube on the push rod tips. Why not use the grey assembly lube you used on the lifters? T/Y

[@markmontgomery9954]

Enjoyed the video, really cool to see how that all goes together. I'm not quite ready to start my own yet, will need to watch about another 10, 000 video's, lol , great job! Sis

[@timewiththedurbins]

Thanks. Just about the time I think I have it figured out it kicks my butt. I guess like they say, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger", right?

[@user-fw9tf2sc5y]

What size engine is that in your video?? I'm doing the pushrods and rockers on my 350 vette.

[@user-fw9tf2sc5y]

What size engine is that you are working on. I'm trying to do the pushrods and rockers on my 350 corvette engine.

[@user-fw9tf2sc5y]

What size engine is that in your video?? I'm trying to do

[@beirrab]

I do valve lash setting the same way. Easy and reliable.

[@timewiththedurbins]

I have always done it that way without any issues. Thanks for watching.

[@andyuscum]

@@timewiththedurbins you dont do each cylinder on the compression stroke ?

[@timewiththedurbins]

This does the same thing.@@andyuscum

[@ryanjohnson8099]

I’m doing a very similar aluminum head replacement with stock stamped steel rockers. You said Elderbrock gave you a new length. I can find a recommendation for the dart shp heads. Any ideas?

[@timewiththedurbins]

To determine the correct pushrod length for your SBC engine, you would typically perform a pushrod length measurement using a pushrod length checker tool, taking into account factors like cylinder head type, rocker arm type, camshaft specifications, and valvetrain geometry. There are some videos on TH-cam explaining the proper procedure. I would also contact Dart to see if they could provide the correct push rod specs for your setup.

[@austinboden7768]

When putting the bolts onto the rockers what was the red stuff in the bottle?

[@timewiththedurbins]

That was Permatex Ultra Slick Engine Assembly Lube, part #81950. I was trying a couple of different assembly lubes during this build. The other one was Sta-Lube. Engine Assembly Lube, part #1007912.

[@yourboiesteban611]

I was wondering if u set preload only once and not the full 2 revolutions that ks

[@timewiththedurbins]

I did 2 complete revolutions of the motor when setting the preload on the lifters.

[@grahamrice5375]

Can that be done with dry unprimed lifters

[@timewiththedurbins]

Yes.

[@thatboiimonke5957]

Is it ok if the pushrods spin?

[@timewiththedurbins]

Yes, they should spin as the engine runs.