And yes I realize my chain is not installed on the correct colored links. Lol. Will have it on right before timing. :-) Should be the blue link on the Passenger side Cam sprocket, white link on the drivers side cam sprocket, and the Red link on the Stub gear....
Also today, I took the opportunity to purchase a Billet steel replacement gear for the MSD distributor (I have the brass replacement, but will keep that as a back up). Also, another little part I never even thought about was the Timing cover seal for the crank snout.
Questions:
1.) Since the bearings I have for the Tensioner, Idler, and stub cam nose are all sealed bearings, I don't need the "squirters"? Of should I go find the same size bearings for each that are not sealed and install the squirters? I am not sure which option is better.
2.) It was stated When timing the cams, the 2 rockers installed over the "test Springs" need to be backed all the way off. Does this mean extended as far as they will go? I would think that when timing, you would want to push the valve as far as the rocker will allow to test for worse case PV clearance. That way when you lash the rocker at final assembly, you will be adding PV clearance and wont have to worry?
3.) Just out of curiosity, with the pistons installed, chain drive installed, and the 2 tester springs installed, how difficult should it be to turn the engine over. I have not yet put the degree wheel on, but I was curious what a normal amount of resistance is at this point working against all of the above mentioned parts.