[dwisdom]

George,

I'll get back to you on the part numbers, the packing slips are at work on my desk. The measurments for the "new" pushrods I purchased were 9.360 ball tip to bottom of cup. The crane measurement was balltip to end of cup - total length. My mistake on the lifters, they were the ones that came with the EDL cam... edelbrock lifters.

After talking with John Vermeersch Wednesday, he suggested "0" clearance on the adjustment. I tried this tonight and still had the tapping - although it seemed to sound a little looser in the valve train. There had been some backfiring in the carb (not much) prior to tonight - this was not present tonight either.

The geometry seems ok as well - although I'm not sure what I am looking for other than a proper seat on the valve tip.

Also the rocker arms are 1.76:1 ratio if this helps.

Lastly, this is my first FE experience and it has been fun... regardless of the recent frustraion.

Thanks for your input and concern. I'll get back to you on the part numbers.

Don