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Old 12-20-2010, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackBirds
So what kind of problems could you run into if your push rods are .05" longer than "ideal"
Quite a few. Reduced spring life, extremely loud/annoying valvetrain, valvetrain instability @ high rpms, just to name a few.

I'd also flush that motor when it's all buttoned back up. That metal had to go somewhere. I'd run 4 qts of cheap 5w30 mixed with 2 qts of Dex/Merc trans fluid for about 20 minutes with a fresh oil filter. Drain it, remove filter, then run your normal oil w/ new filter.
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*sigh* Well it wouldn't be a project without complications would it?
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Originally Posted by BlackBirds
*sigh* Well it wouldn't be a project without complications would it?
I feel ya brother
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It could have been worse.
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Definately want to replace those lifters. If the cam lobe is worn like that, the lifter roller is junk too.
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Originally Posted by BlackBirds
*sigh* Well it wouldn't be a project without complications would it?
Couldn't have said it better.



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