push rods rub on the side of the head

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06-28-2013, 08:32 AM

jp98

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push rods rub on the side of the head

What would cause my push rods to rub on the side of the hole through the head, what do I have wrong?

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06-28-2013, 08:39 AM

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Are the push rods stock size - diameter?

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06-28-2013, 09:42 AM

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yes they are I believe stock length 7.400 stock dia. also.
they rub on the front side of the clearance hole

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06-28-2013, 10:12 AM

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Stock rockers and everything torqued to spec?

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06-28-2013, 11:23 AM

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everything torqued to 24. can the rocker arm cradle be upside down?

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06-28-2013, 05:02 PM

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What have you done to the car?

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06-28-2013, 05:10 PM

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everything torqued to 24. can the rocker arm cradle be upside down?

no they are non directional. did you tighten the rockers while they were on base circle or just go and tighten them all at the same time?

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07-30-2013, 07:15 PM

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When I built the motor years ago all was to spec and push rods are 7.400. I used the TQ Specs from LS1Howto.com This motor was built back in 2006 not sure if the new owner JP had any work done or changed to it.

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07-31-2013, 04:00 PM

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I can't remember the details but some were finding near stock setups with this happening. Have you tried a search? I think the posts were likely 3 or 4 years ago.

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