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Old 03-13-2009, 07:33 PM
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Default Etp cylinder heads pushrod hitting side of wall please help

Ok, so my engine builder calls me and tells me that pushrod hit wall of cylinder head. I am running etp cylinder heads with jesel valvetrain. Has anybody had this problem or do i need to run offset lifter. Please help!!!
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I have seen issues with Jesel and stock heads, have you tried another rocker?
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The guys at et heads sold me rockers and heads and told me those were the only rockers i could use.
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This is funny.I have Jesels on my ETP heads and my pushrods come extremely close to the head as well. I was wondering about this, but I turned the motor over by hand and it didn't appear to be hitting.It is extremely close though? Not sure though when i get it revving to 7000rpm though.
Hopefully Carey will see this post and give us some insight.
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What kind of lifters are you running hunter02ss?
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Comp Cam lifters.(hydralic).
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i've run into this problem,usually hits at the bottom of the pushrod slot,i just clearance the head with a die grinder.
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I will be keeping a watch on mine. As of now they are not hitting, but when it is in the car and running, I will take another look.
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I am running comp solid roller lifter and it is hitting side of head only on exhaust side. I am meeting with engine builder sunday morning. I will see first hand and let you guys know.
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Most ETP heads we have are pretty easy in that area with the Jesels or T and Ds but the stock rocker deals come close. Maybe post a pic of your situation?
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I seen the problem today first hand. It is only hitting on bottom of hole. I am having them grind and smooth that area out and it should be ready to role. Thanks for the input guys.




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