its probally a simple question but how do I know where the pushrod is supposed to be when Im putting heads back on after having them machined because the hg blew?Do I just put the pushrods in the large oil passages and hope for the best or is there a specific location the end needs to be?I didnt pull the engine so I can't look inside the block to find the cam.please help.

You should be able to feel the lifter dimples with the pushrods. That's how it worked for me, plus, you should be able to see the lifters if you use a flashlight.

Im almost done just have to button a few things up.after I looked in there with a flashlight it was easy.the left side is all done.The right I need to torque everything up then attach various bits for the alternator.then put the exhaust on and add fluids...I came in at 9:30 I have been watching south park.

ARRRRR!!! for the last two hours Ive been fighting with the little metal tube that goes between the intake manifold and the right head.What does it do?Can I just plug both ends?please help.!!!!

Take the manifold loose from the heads and it will be much easier.

 

That's the EGR tube, and you *can* block it if you want - you'll need to take the fittings off and weld them and use them as plugs.

 

Also - you will need to do a valve adjustment since you milled the heads.

 

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I tried cranking it after everthings all done.my battery was low but the starter made this horrible screcing noise.Can the starter crank over the extra compression?

Compression isn't that great at the low speeds of the starter. But to answer your question, yes it can. I had .020 taken off the heads in my Brat. Runs like a champ. And they use the same starter for EA82 SPFI engines - they are 9.5:1 - stock EA81 is 8.5:1 (or is it 8.7? I can't remember anymore), and even milled I doubt you are more than 9:1

 

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