crane called me and they said i should run the 139011 ant that is the gen 5 comparison to the 731 series gen 6. im still gonna wait to talk to rm and see what he says.

What is the phone number at the dealership??? I'd like to call Glenn and chat with him a little about his engines/boat. Thanx

lindquist ford inc. 563-449-9001 glenn semayer let me know if you dont get ahold of him

Mitch,

When I received the message re: valve spring setup in your package, I was skeptical of the figures for the springs provided to you. It is unlikely a qualified engine builder familiar with HR valvetrain setup would have recommended this part. The spring number you passed along (Lunati 74014) is a discontinued item; however I do have the specs on the springs.

225 # @ 2.000”
625 # @ 1.250”
Rate 533 #/in

Your peak lift being ~ .600”, the spring force at that point is 545#. Given a rocker ratio of 1.7, the force at the lifter is 926.5#. If the part number is accurate, and these are in fact the springs you are using, I would suggest you change out the springs prior to firing the engine.

Bob

See I told you he the man.!!!!!!!!!!

bob, the machinst gave me back my old valve springs in a lunati box.... the part # i gave you was on that box. aparently he put in glm or gls (something that started with a g on them) anayways they are 145lbs installed at 2 inches. i apprecieate the help. i apprecieate everyones help. hopefully these springs will be ok.

i fired it tonight!!!!!!!!!!! despite one fireball (not in perfect time yet) it ran great! that 500hp cam sounds great! my exhaust sounds great. the carb was set up well. i need to do some more checking a little later. thanks to everyone! thank you rm builder, joby, Griff, and all else who helped me make smoething out of my 502 mag. i hear a little lifter noise but im sure they will fully pump up soon. and i might have ruined an impeller filling up the engine but all is well! i will post some pics soon and let you know how it runs.