Ferm and other vortec guys I need help!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Well, I got her fire up last night. Ran it with valve covers off and got the valves dialed in. Lifters pumped up good and had good pressure.

The only thing I can attribute it to at this point is the HEAVY carbon buildup on the valve stems that must have caused those couple to stick and crush the lifters. I went through both heads and reground them. Its purring like a kitten now. it hasnt been that quiet in some time. The miss is definately gone and its smooth as silk.

I got a few loose ends to button up so I can drive it a couple days. I dont trust it to go 100 miles to hunt this weekend so probably going to ride with my buddy till I can get some more around town miles on it first.