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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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I have 8 turns on the checker to get 0 lash. How do you calc length?
I have Z06 LS6 heads, no milling, Cometic .040, and Comp 232/236 598/602 112 +2 cam. I was using the 7.35 rods before with the TSP228R and it was pretty quiet.
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the checker should say how much each turn is worth. This will give you a certain length. Add it to the "unextended" length of the pushrod checker, add in the pre-load you want for the lifters, and that will be the length of pushrod you need to order.

It's okay to get it close, the pushrods usually come in easy to find increments of .025"
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Perfect, thanks
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well calcs can in at 7.225 + 50 preload. Anybody have 7.275 or 7.300 pushrods.
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Originally Posted by coanan
well calcs can in at 7.225 + 50 preload. Anybody have 7.275 or 7.300 pushrods.
I usually like to shoot for .080 preload. With that I came up with 7.280 so a 7.300 would be great
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I usually like to shoot for .080 preload. With that I came up with 7.280 so a 7.300 would be great
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