This is a newbie question but I would rather get it right...

When installing poly locks for the rocker arms is this correct:

Install poly lock finger tight
Turn poly lock 1/4 turn more with wrench
then rotate crank and run through the procedure of tightening the set screw
for each rocker arm

I read from some other engine build that they used a dab of grease on each end of the pushrods when installed. Is there a certain grease to use for this and certain kinds that should NOT be used? Any other lubricating and cleaning suggestions when installing rocker arms, purods, poly locks, etc...

 

That sounds strange.
Make sure the valve you're on is on TDC, (EOIC or however you like), then install poly lock, to desired preload (hydraulic cam? 1/2 turn or whatever of preload), then back it off maybe 1/8", tighten the set screw, and turn both together the last 1/8 of a turn. That will lock them together like GANGBUSTERS, and they will NEVER come loose.... I rounded a handful of my setscrews last night trying to get the ba$(*%'s loose!

brake kleen would be my cleaner of choice, it self flashes off.
ARP thread grease, moly lube of any flavor, lubriplate 105 or whatever it is...

 

I have read about EOIC and somewhat understand the procedure but as I turn the crank I am not 100% what position I am in.

Can someone help me out here. If I start at the #1 cylinder the dots on my crank and cam gears line up (one pointing up and one pointing down) - this is TDC for the #1 cylinder correct? Now I would tighten the poly lock nut hand tight, then 1/4 more turn and then tighten the set screw and move onto the second rocker arm of the #1 cylinder?

If that is correct then how much to I turn the crank to know I am ready to the intake port (exhaust is first correct then intake for each cylinder?)

If not correct, please advise me otherwise. I really appreciate the patience of those who help out here.

 

You don't need to know what position the crank is in so much with that method. You set the intake valve on a cylinder when you see the exhaust valve opening, and you set the exhaust valve when you see the intake valve closing.

 

Where can I see these valves opening and closing? Can I simply look in the exhaust ports on the sides of the heads? Intake is already on so I cannot see much.

 

You've got the rocker covers off, just watch them.