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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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how long do these 5/16" rods need to be to hold up all of the lifters???
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 05:42 AM
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how long do these 5/16" rods need to be to hold up all of the lifters???
Same?
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rooster18
how long do these 5/16" rods need to be to hold up all of the lifters???
Long enough to reach the back of the motor. I can't recall how long they were, but they were probably around 3-4 feet in length.
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is this method possible with the engine still in the car?
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is this method possible with the engine still in the car?
Simply put...Yes.
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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rooster18
how long do these 5/16" rods need to be to hold up all of the lifters???
Use your cam length plus acouple of inches to get your length of the dowel rods.
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