73DATSON Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ok I still haven't installed my new CAM!!!!! I can't find Lash pads???? Checked nismo web stie no good went to my Nissan dealers no good???? I order some from nissan parts.cc two WKS later refunded money they don't carry anymore???? Guys I need help???? Quote Link to comment
erichwaslike Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 i found one in my oil pan..... then i swapped the motor out.... Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Lol ok??? I have 450webcam but no lash pads??? Need to know where I can order different sizes?? Quote Link to comment
racerx Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 did you try this one: http://www.nissanraceshop.com/product/332651/series-engine-lash-99996m1xxx or datsun parts LLC, I think they are in S. Calif. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I think Doug used the stock ones and cut up feeler gauges for shims. Got the cam/rocker wipe pattern right on and simply added up the shim thicknesses and ordered the correct lash pad sizes. Only have to do and buy once. Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Too bad you didn't know the actual size. Probably need around .150 pads.....which I have...but. Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well how hard is it to measure it? I know how to adjust the valves. Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Too bad you didn't know the actual size.Probably need around .150 pads.....which I have...but. BUT??? Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I think Doug used the stock ones and cut up feeler gauges for shims. Got the cam/rocker wipe pattern right on and simply added up the shim thicknesses and ordered the correct lash pad sizes. Only have to do and buy once. Is there a DIY? Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 It would be easier to determine the size of pads needed if you had a 150 to work with. Cut up small pieces of .010 feeler gauge (roundish 1/4" x 1/4") and place underneath pad one at a time until pattern is centered. If a lobe is just catching one side of the rocker...it takes about .030 to center it Always set valve lash before wipe pattern The bottom of a stock lash pad is recessed, slips over the valve stem.....so it's a little harder to place shims in there. .......Could cut some smaller pieces I guess....... You also could cut a feeler gauge length wise and place it on top of the stock pad. Would need a few .010 gauges...maybe a .020 and or.....and don't forget the valve lash in that mix If you cut up feeler gauges.....always 'debur' edges "But"..... I have seven .150 pads and one .140...........they are 4-sale Who knows.....you might have a longer stem and or to run that .140....lol 'Useless' trivia The stock lash pad is about .165 thick The recess is about .069....sooooo...actual 'lift' is around .096 Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Z Specialties sell pads.... There were a few other companies I suggested in my shit thread....couldn't find them though Wipe pattern info http://www.spannerfodder.com/the_works_escorts-generic-image.php?imageName=images/the_works_escorts/pinto/pinto-rocker-ratios.gif Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 thezstore.com you can buy individual L series pads Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 One problem using a stock pad is that you'll have to add quite a few 'feeler gauges' to get it up to .150/.160..., being that the 'lift' of a stock pad is only .096 approx. Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 If your Webcam is actually .450 lift (which I would measure to confirm) and your head is in decent shape.....150s should work Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 It would be easier to determine the size of pads needed if you had a 150 to work with. Cut up small pieces of .010 feeler gauge (roundish 1/4" x 1/4") and place underneath pad one at a time until pattern is centered. If a lobe is just catching one side of the rocker...it takes about .030 to center it Always set valve lash before wipe pattern The bottom of a stock lash pad is recessed, slips over the valve stem.....so it's a little harder to place shims in there. .......Could cut some smaller pieces I guess....... You also could cut a feeler gauge length wise and place it on top of the stock pad. Would need a few .010 gauges...maybe a .020 and or.....and don't forget the valve lash in that mix If you cut up feeler gauges.....always 'debur' edges "But"..... I have seven .150 pads and one .140...........they are 4-sale Who knows.....you might have a longer stem and or to run that .140....lol 'Useless' trivia The stock lash pad is about .165 thick The recess is about .069....sooooo...actual 'lift' is around .096 how much for your pads$???? Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 yea thezstore has them all.... i didnt know z lash pads would of fit the L20b? Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 If your Webcam is actually .450 lift (which I would measure to confirm) and your head is in decent shape.....150s should work you know i didnt want to order that webcam!!!! i was just looking for a BIGGER cam.... ISKY didnt have anything in stock so i kept looking and found webcam had a 450 in stock,but didnt think i'll have a hard time with the lash pads. and to think i want 490cam from isky. and i still do........ i want the ratsun to sound BEEFYYYY. its not a daily driver so i dont care about gas or the street driving comfor...... Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 yea thezstore has them all.... i didnt know z lash pads would of fit the L20b? The same rockers, pads...etc Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 ok i guess i'll wait for a good day to start on this..... THX. all you guys....... Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 yea thezstore has them all.. Remember.... just because they are listed like Nissanparts.cc does not mean they still have them in stock Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 yea thezstore has them all.... i didnt know z lash pads would of fit the L20b? its all L series... Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 its all L series... I cant wait to start down my lash pad venture! Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Remember.... just because they are listed like Nissanparts.cc does not mean they still have them in stock yea i know. hopefully you still have them when i start my project again? THX Quote Link to comment
EricJB Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I just ordered lash pads from MSA. They are very low on enventory, but had the thicker ones. I'm kicking myself right now for not making a batch of them. I'm going to now. FYI, you can cheat on the stock retainers and run thicker lash pads in them by using SB ford keepers. But you have to shim the spring or you end up with a bit lower spring pressure. I ran .220's for 2 years in my L20 at 7200rpm with no problems. Cheaper than retainers. Quote Link to comment
73DATSON Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I just ordered lash pads from MSA. They are very low on enventory, but had the thicker ones. I'm kicking myself right now for not making a batch of them. I'm going to now.FYI, you can cheat on the stock retainers and run thicker lash pads in them by using SB ford keepers. But you have to shim the spring or you end up with a bit lower spring pressure. I ran .220's for 2 years in my L20 at 7200rpm with no problems. Cheaper than retainers. Kool THX, what web site is MSA? I've got some pads from a ratsun here. But I've be busy so don't know if it be the right ones?? Quote Link to comment
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