Can I get some opinions on the use of ball end valve adjustment screws? Should I replace them with the stock type? The engine has not been run with them yet, they were purchased many years ago.
Thanks, Dan
valve adjustment screws
valve adjustment screws
Dan Sands
1969 365 GT 2+2 12629
1969 365 GT 2+2 12629
Hi Dan,
I'm running them in my 365 GT 2+2 and I met a vintage racer mechanic who runs them in their 250 GTO. I broke one after 500 km and replaced it. I now carry a spare in the tool kit. I worry about the ball lubrication but I'm still running them. The best solution is probably the expensive "nail head" screw that requires the rocker arms with the smaller rollers.
Since the covers are a pain to remove (with AC), I wish I could find a no-maintenance solution.
I can't advise. I can only pass along my experience.
Good luck!
Tom Kizer
I'm running them in my 365 GT 2+2 and I met a vintage racer mechanic who runs them in their 250 GTO. I broke one after 500 km and replaced it. I now carry a spare in the tool kit. I worry about the ball lubrication but I'm still running them. The best solution is probably the expensive "nail head" screw that requires the rocker arms with the smaller rollers.
Since the covers are a pain to remove (with AC), I wish I could find a no-maintenance solution.
I can't advise. I can only pass along my experience.
Good luck!
Tom Kizer
So many sidewalk cafés - so little time left.
1969 365 GT 2+2 S/N 12293 (Gone but not forgotten)
1967 230 SL 4-spd (Currently on CPR)
1969 365 GT 2+2 S/N 12293 (Gone but not forgotten)
1967 230 SL 4-spd (Currently on CPR)