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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Okay I just got one push rod in and adjusted out, but! the push rod isn't even near the rocker, I mean it seams like they are short, even though I know their not, is this normal? Will the lifters eventually pump up to a point where they will make the rod always be in contact with the lifter and the rocker arm? Yes my first time
 
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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They should not be loose, they should touch the lifter and rocker then turn one full turn. I forget if one is longer then the other or just wider. Double check everything, there should be no gaps.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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I have a set of SEs that I'm gonna use soon. Did you figure anything out?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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The pushrods are different lenghts. you also have to get the cams at theirlowest point of lift to properly adjust the pushrods. I think the intake pushrod is shorter. good luck
 
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Yeah dawg and tatergog gave me some good advice and I home free, I had over the last few years done some rounds of chemo and sometimes I just cant focus and think right, or I can think of something but cant say it, weird huh? anyway where the pushrods are concerned I just didn't connect with lengthing them so they were snug on the lifter and the rocker arm, then drive them out 2 1/2 turns.. But its done! My wife and neighbors are gonna be mad........LOUD!
 
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