So all of the rockers were adjusted when the cam lobes were at their lowest point of contact with the rocker...right...
If so that only leaves the lifters pumping up too much or the rings aren't seating.
I would try setting the rockers at 0 lash and tighten them fully after it is started, if that dont do it......well you guessed it.
Give the rocker adjustment another shot, just make sure the cam is at its lowest point on every valve you adjust.
If you have further questions on this, just reply.
Thanks for asking!
V W
Master Tech
30 years/Master Tech. Foreign and Domestic
The only thing left is the valves aren't seating....did you have the heads reworked?
I mean really...there are only a very few things that are needed for compression.
If the rings are sealing....and the valves are adjusted and seating..........all that's left is the timing........
Are you sure you didnt get a defective miskeyed cam or crank gear?