[frnkeore]

Thank you for the insight, Pete. I guess I'll by past the drilled lifter idea.

But, I have a question regarding valve oiling. I assume that because the FH valve is vertical, that with a good fit .001/.0015 in, .002/.0025 ex, that it wouldn't need valve stem seals?

The retainers that I buy, come with seals and 10* keepers so, if there is any benefit to running seals, I can add them.

I'm still planing on using 1.25 sbc springs, after researching yesterday, I found that the standard passenger car spring, closed, will be ~80 lb @ 1.75 and ~180, at 1.375. I can adjust the pressure a little after I test a set.

If you guys are wondering why I'm always re-inventing the wheel, it only because I love doing it and in this case (springs) it's about 1/4 the cost of Isky/LZ springs and retainers. The cost of the guilds is 0.00.

Frank

Added:
To answer B&S's question on page 1, I'm using 1.5 sbc ex and 1.6 in. Probably don't need the 1.6 but, I have them on hand.