Vovchandr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I might have a favor to ask next week. Weighting options at the moment. It's a 16 hour round trip drive for me, and it would be much easier to find somebody local that might be able to help with a set of hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlB Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 It is 150 miles from my house. How bad do you need someone to go down there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 3 hours ago, CarlB said: It is 150 miles from my house. How bad do you need someone to go down there? Here is my dilemma Time to fix my car is running out and the part to fix is is potentially in the attic of the house. The owners I believe are in a senior age and it's too hot for them to go into the attic My last correspondence last week said this "THE NEXT ABLE BODY CUSTOMER THAT COMES OVER WILL GET VOLUNTEERED TO FETCH THEM" I'm aware that this isn't worth their time to hassle over a business proposition and reached out to them a few too many times over the last few weeks trying to get this $6 or however much part, so I'm not trying to push my luck too much but time is of the essence. If I was certain that the part was there I'd drive down but it would be a very long venture to do if I came back empty handed. I've considered ordering a pizza and tipping the delivery guy extra $20 to go into the attic, however I haven't proposed that yet. Biting my time at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 What happens if they don't like pizza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 I'm trying to think what part you need that only costs $6. is it the lash cap? If so, wouldn't it be easier and ultimately cheaper to have it machined locally? -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 23 minutes ago, JohnCh said: I'm trying to think what part you need that only costs $6. is it the lash cap? If so, wouldn't it be easier and ultimately cheaper to have it machined locally? -John Yes the lash cap. Aren't these specifically hardened and treated in other specific manufacturing techniques? Not sure if a local machine shop can just cut one out and make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) All kinds of parts are custom fabricated for vintage race cars given replacement items are NLA or extremely difficult to find. It's worth digging into to see what's feasible. -John Just did a quick search and found this. I'm sure there are many others around the country: https://www.titaniumvalve.com/lash-caps Edited August 31, 2021 by JohnCh added link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 (edited) I just did a search and found every size you can think of for a SVT engine… FocalJet, Summit and Jegs….. what size are you looking for…… FocalJet has the super hard ones.. Edited August 31, 2021 by S1Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vovchandr Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 34 minutes ago, S1Steve said: I just did a search and found every size you can think of for a SVT engine… FocalJet, Summit and Jegs….. what size are you looking for…… FocalJet has the super hard ones.. Here is what I have. They never came with the engine, they were installed by the builder on intake cam. In thousands Width: ~356.7 Height ~200 Depth ~101 ID ~235 In mm Width: ~9.06 Height ~5.08 Depth ~2.57 ID ~5.97 I've ordered from Ferrea C10004, C10005, C10008, C10011 and none of them were close. FocalJet is a forum isn't it? They sell caps? Google doesn't link to a store Checked Summit, Jegs, Crowley etc. Catcams might have something close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 The Supertech LC-60-250 is 6mm ID, 2.5mm thick and 2.5mm deep, so close. Might be worth a call to see if you can get exact measurements. BTW they make custom valves, so they might also make lash caps to size. https://www.supertechperformance.com/contact -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlB Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 My Granddaughter goes to collage in Richmond. Unfortunately she is just getting back to school and can't go get the parts. JohnCh found some lash caps that are close. Speak to your machinist, he may be able to adjust the valve clearance by grinding the tips of the valves. This is a standard operation to adjust valve clearance. The issue would be if the valve tips stick up high enough from the spring retainers so the bucket tappet does not contact the retainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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