Predator 224 Max Performance valve installation

Here is how the Gray Goat gets the Predator 224 head assembled with stainless valves and 26 pound valve springs
Here is the valve kit we used
www.ombwarehouse.com/stainles...
The spring compressor is here
www.ombwarehouse.com/valve-sp...
The valve lapping tool
www.ombwarehouse.com/valve-se...
And valve grinding compound that is also good for flywheels
www.ombwarehouse.com/valve-gr...
And index washers for the spark plug
www.ombwarehouse.com/index-wa...
If you have any questions, I can be more responsive to emails at [e-mail]

[@fatbuddycat]

I've been indexing my sparkplugs with shaved copper washers lately. Great video Mr.Goat!!

[@samsgarage1716]

Really good idea Adam.

[@Deucealive75]

Have you used the new style Champion rockers on any builds? I think I read somewhere they are stamped and not as good as the originals.

[@fatbuddycat]

@@Deucealive75 I have not. I have all originals so far. I'll try to find out!

[@Deucealive75]

@@fatbuddycat Not a big deal. I was just wondering.

[@whiteamerican]

I thought I was just a rookie when I had trouble with my valves. I almost gave up but suddenly after an hour of trying the keepers set in there perfectly

[@TheGrayGoatGarage]

Sometimes they are a struggle. The compressor really helps!

[@Octagen69]

Thanks Eric for another informative video.

[@AJC-jo3ds]

👍🏻 looking forward to the next 224 video

[@samsgarage1716]

Keep up the great work Eric.

[@stephenhales7269]

Ready to get mine back together, I ported the head big time, she should flow great now. Just waiting on my billet rod to get here now 😬

[@juicecupp6674]

Your videos are amazingggg they are gonna be very useful when i decide to build my own engine very very soon

[@chriskingkalithomas2673]

I really appreciate this bro I’ll be doing it this weekend while watching this video preciate your knowledge Eric Adams

[@whiteamerican]

The Gray Goat is the best in the world at what he does. However I think I am gonna start a gofundme to get this man some real cold beverages. Surely the gray goat doesn't enjoy the taste of that beverage flavored water

[@samsgarage1716]

I had to put my 26 pound springs by hand last time and it’s not easy.I took a socket and cut the side of it and together with the vise I was able to make my own tool and get the job done.

[@TheGrayGoatGarage]

Necessity is the Mother of all invention! I am too lazy for all that work!😁

[@markanthonypetra]

All you need to do is put a dab of bearing grease on the inside of the keepers and they will stick to the valve stems with ease

[@user-dy1yx6dt5l]

Question, do both valves have lash caps on top? Or does just one side have one, and if so the intake or exhaust side?

[@bikescarsandmore6156]

I'm building a 224 rn n I noticed that the intake side of the valve springs seat it has 2 spots where the spring doesn't sit flat, I also noticed that it gives the spring a bit more tension, work that affect anything? Do I need to grind those sports down?

[@TheGrayGoatGarage]

The heaviest spring the stock head can use us a 26# spring. Dual or 36# single springs need to have the spring pockets machined
I would not simply “grind” the raised portion. Best to do it right!

[@JetFuel224]

What should the gap be set on 22lb springs on a 224 predator

[@TheGrayGoatGarage]

Set the lash at .003” regardless of what springs you use

[@bucky14b]

is that prudence, the safety goat? hahaha

[@fatbuddycat]

Morris the safety tortoise.

[@gregyoung7882]

I see a airplane valve cover are you a pilot

[@TheGrayGoatGarage]

Nope. Don’t have wings! Just a collector of fine junk