I forgot to clearly indicate that i did not use the pre-cut pushrods.  I
ended up installing 1.25 rockers instead of the 1.4 Pauters, and
measured and cut my own pushrods.

steve@syncro.org wrote:
>
> I would hold off until after this trip, Tom, unless you have the time to
> do it properly.
>
> As to whether the pre-cut push rods are the proper length: two mechanics
> believe they are fine, one has concenrs about wanting to first verify
> that they are correct via his preferred process of determining proper
> length, which is best done with the engine out, and requires removal of
> the heads/push rod tubes and lifters (and using a solid lifter
> instead).
>
> I would advise that you verify independently that the pushrods are of
> the correct length.  Not everyone removes the engine and heads to do
> this.  You can use an adjustable pushrod to determine ideal length based
> on geometry of the lifters (what the angle of the lifter is relative to
> the tip of the valve stem.)  There is some danger that you will not get
> accurtate measurement if the lifter is bled down and has air in it, so
> caution and experience help.
>
> I am not an expert in this area at all, but this is what I learned in
> installing mine.  Proper geometry is critical to longevity and
> efficency/performance.  It is much more critical in high RPM racing
> engines than a WBX, but it still matters.  The mechanic who did the
> measuring for the pre-cut rods is definitely competent to do it right.
> I have a bit of doubt about my own competency to do it alone with no
> help from someone experienced.  I am pretty sure I got it right, but I
> now have what i believe may be excessive oil consumption.  Valve guides
> are one, if not the most, likely path for this oil into the combustion
> chamber.  Did i screw something up and ruin my valve guides?  I don't
> know yet.  But it's possible.  Still investigating.  Boy will that suck
> if  did!  The heads will have to come off for new guides.
>
> Proceed with caution!
> Steve
>
> > "Forhan, Thomas" wrote:
> >
> > I'm wondering if anyone has installed the Pauter rockers with the
> > pre-cut pushrods which were aquired as part of a group purchase
> > earlier this year. Someone had a problem with the pushrod length, if I
> > recall correctly. Was it resolved? Did anyone else go ahead with the
> > installation? Any other problems?
> >
> > I'm going out of the country on a ten day business trip next month,
> > and during that time my wife will drive the syncro to Maine and I'll
> > fly directly there to meet her. I'd like to install the kit before I
> > go, but there would be little time to get any experience with it
> > before I leave.
> >
> > I do not want to have her driving from DC to Maine and ending up with
> > serious problems while I am out of the country. If there is any
> > question about reliability with this mod, I'd rather wait and do it at
> > a time I'd be able to make sure everything is on the up and up. I
> > would install the Aussie chip at the same time.
> >
> > PS I sent a similar message from my blackberry about 6 hours ago and
> > it is not showing up. Sorry if this is a duplicate.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Tom F.
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