blown1500

Hello Guys,
Kaama is right about checking the rocker arms. I have had problems with Crane Gold with fewer problems with Harland Sharp, much better results with Crower and Comp Cams Stainless rockers. If you have a lubrication problem, nothing will live. Check the oiling!!!
I have had several stud failures. A good aftermarket set like ARP or similar will help. I also try to run a stud girdle on ANY roller cam. If you place a dial indicator on the stud and rotate the engine, the stud will flex as the valve goes through it's motion.
If you use a strobe light set up, you can see more motion than a Hula dance!!!

KAAMA

blown1500, You wouldn't really need a stud girdle when using a Jesel shaft-mount roller rocker arm system would you? Thanks

blown1500

No KAAMA, you don't need a stud girdle with Jesels. They don't even have studs. They are the best, next to T&D, but much less $$$$. If you have stud mounted rockers and any aggressive cam, YOU NEED A STUD GIRDLE!!

red racer

Thanks guys...

Yes, they are the Crane Golds.

I'll check the flow of the oil to start... That's got to be tricky deal - moving the crank and spinning the oil pump.

Bob - I found those also and would be interested in the group pricing - I what red though...

Red Racer