push rods rub on the side of the head

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Jun 28, 2013 | 08:32 AM

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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?

Jun 28, 2013 | 08:39 AM

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Are the push rods stock size - diameter?

Jun 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

Jun 28, 2013 | 10:12 AM

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Stock rockers and everything torqued to spec?

Jun 28, 2013 | 11:23 AM

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

Jun 28, 2013 | 05:02 PM

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What have you done to the car?

Jun 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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Jul 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.

Jul 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.