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Old 12-26-2011, 01:07 PM
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Unhappy Push rods
ok, so i was removing my heads on my car because i am upgrading and also because the ones now are not working right. but anyways when i took off the passenger side i didnt number the push rods.. what should i do.?
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Old 12-26-2011, 01:40 PM
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I'd say buy new ones for the cheap insurance.
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Old 12-26-2011, 01:45 PM
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+1. For $30 you can't really find a reason not to!
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Old 12-26-2011, 01:46 PM
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Also...what heads are you using? if you're switching to aftermarket heads you need to recheck your valvetrain geometry to determine what length pushrod's you'll need.
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Old 12-26-2011, 06:04 PM
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I have been mixing up push rods for years I have yet to have any issues with it. Save you money for something else.
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Old 12-26-2011, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by uedlose
I have been mixing up push rods for years I have yet to have any issues with it. Save you money for something else.
exactly!!!!! why in the ...........oh nevermind......no need to buy new ones, uedlose has it right!!
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Old 12-26-2011, 08:48 PM
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Not necessary to replace in same place. Need to get the proper length pushrods. Use adjustable push rod to get the right size.
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Old 12-26-2011, 11:10 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^He's correct^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Old 12-27-2011, 10:01 AM
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The heads im putting on are GT40P heads. do you think i'll need new push rods?
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Old 12-27-2011, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by DennisC6
The heads im putting on are GT40P heads. do you think i'll need new push rods?
mock assemble what you have and check witness marks
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