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Last fall I installed cams (Wood 555) and adjustable pushrods (Fuel Moto). This spring I did a 103 with new cylinders and installed .030" head gaskets. Do I need to readjust the pushrods because of the 0.015" difference in head gaskets? I suppose the safe answer is 'yes', but I'd rather not mess with them if I don't need to.
Yes! Go through the same setup sequence as when you first installed them, as you should every time you disturb them. That .015 is far too much to leave to chance.
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Pushrod adjustment
