Installation Tips & Articles

Install the valve in the guide. Install the retainer and valve locks. Install all spring cups and/or valve spring shims Hold the valve closed by pulling the retainer up tightly against the valve locks. Measure the distance between the outside edge of the valve spring retainer and the spring seat. A snap gauge or a scale should be used. …

Coil bind is when the valve spring is compressed fully to the point that all of the coils are "stacked up" on top of each other. Coil bind is a catastrophic condition that will result in valve train failure.  If coil bind is happening then you must disassemble each spring and check all the springs (both inner and outer )  If there is not 0.060" - 0.100" minimum of clearance between the coils, the solutions are, installing a (+) valve retainer or using (+) Keepers, Installing longer val …

A third generation of Walker family rocks the Colorado River in style, thanks to an all-star cast of old-school performance studs.  by Kevin Spaise  There is likely a little bit of the Colorado River flowing through the veins of the Walker Family, as much as it has been a part of their lives—and so it seems only fitting that the impressive revival of this classic ’89 Eliminator 19' bubbledeck jet boat rallied an all-star cast of players whose own destinies flowed for decade …

Defining Lobe Center and It's Importance to Engine Performance: A Blog While most of our customers know what lift and duration are, most are unfamiliar with the term Lobe Center and how it affects the engine's performance. Making this the biggest obstacle to overcome when selecting a cam profile with one of our tech advisors, explaining the definition and importance of the Lobe Center. Also known as Lobe Separation; Lobe Center is simply the distance between the peak opening points on the Intake …

Important Notes before Priming or Adjusting Clay Smith Hydraulic Lifters:1. Wipe lifters with a lint free towel to remove any debris. Do not wash in any solvent or cleaners. Needle bearing lifters have a high-pressure grease that is used during assembly for initial break in. Solvent and/or cleaners will remove this.2. Use engine oil to coat the outside diameter (OD) of the body and wheel before installation.3. Lifter bore clearance should not exceed (.002).4. Now you may begin the pr …