Kyle11784

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Just installed my 228r Cam and 243 heads, I buttoned everything up and installed the pushrods, torqued down to spec and went to turn the motor over by hand it turns fairly easy untill one part then it gets a little harder to turn over. Is this happening due to the pressure of the dual valve springs being compressed? My heads are milled .036 and I'm running .053 head gaskets with 7.350 .80 push rods. I've probably turned the motor over at least a 20 times so I don't believe the valves are hitting the pistons. Any input would be great.

Burken01

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So the 243 heads are 59-60 cc right now?

Kyle11784

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yes they are

Burken01

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what is the lifter preload at?

I had 59cc TFS 215's @ 11.5-1 CR and it was a little tough to turn as well. High compression

Kyle11784

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Sorry for the delayed response but they're all just about 1 and a half turns. I just think I'm stressing. This is my first build and I've only turned the motor over by hand when the heads were off and the difference in force is noticeable but nothing crazy.

brian_rs/ss

i mean if you wanna be extra cautious buy an adj push rod. but honestly i think you're fine.

i definitely don't think it's ptv btw.