(pleas help) pushrods size
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(pleas help) pushrods size i have
ls3 engine
ported l92 heads 823 with miliing .030
stock l92 gaskets (051)
patriot spring 660
cam 230XFI /234XER 114+2
intake .612 lift
exhaust .598 lift
7.4 comp cam pushrods
abut the pushrods the stock is 7.4 do ihave to use the same siz or chang it 7.350 i have milled
the heads .030
thanks for all respons
ls3 engine
ported l92 heads 823 with miliing .030
stock l92 gaskets (051)
patriot spring 660
cam 230XFI /234XER 114+2
intake .612 lift
exhaust .598 lift
7.4 comp cam pushrods
abut the pushrods the stock is 7.4 do ihave to use the same siz or chang it 7.350 i have milled
the heads .030
thanks for all respons
Last edited by dodiibob; Jun 29, 2011 at 10:34 PM.
i have
ls3 engine
ported l92 heads 823 with miliing .030
stock l92 gaskets (051)
patriot spring 660
cam 230XFI /234XER 114+2
intake .612 lift
exhaust .598 lift
7.4 comp cam pushrods
abut the pushrods the stock is 7.4 do ihave to use the same siz or chang it 7.350 i have milled
the heads .030
thanks for all respons
ls3 engine
ported l92 heads 823 with miliing .030
stock l92 gaskets (051)
patriot spring 660
cam 230XFI /234XER 114+2
intake .612 lift
exhaust .598 lift
7.4 comp cam pushrods
abut the pushrods the stock is 7.4 do ihave to use the same siz or chang it 7.350 i have milled
the heads .030
thanks for all respons
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wonderful post 
The post below is from Shane @ Thunder Racing and seems to get good results if followed correctly:
Originally Posted by XtraCajunSS:
1. Using the EO/IC method, get the lifter to the base circle of the cam.
2. Using a known length pushrod (7.400" is a good start with stock rockers) run the rocker arm bolt down to zero lash. This is easily done with your fingers "wiggling" the rocker, the point at which the "slack" is just gone is zero lash.
3. Set your torque wrench to 22 lb./ft. Tighten the rocker to full torque and count the number of turns it takes to get there. 1 full turn wtih a stock 8mm X 1.25 bolt is ~.047" preload as measured at the pushrod/rocker interface.
4. I normally shoot for 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 turns with stock type lifters like Comp 850's, LS1, LS7 etc.
For an example, if you use a 7.400" pushrod and come up with 3/4 of a turn, you will need at least .025" longer pushrod to get into range. If you end up with 2 1/4 turns, you will need one .025" shorter...
I might not know everything but I will tell you that this method has worked for me year after year cam swap after cam swap. We average 3 cam swaps a week here so you can do the math.
If you are not familiar with the EO/IC method for determining valve events in a 4 stroke engine, its very simple:
For a given cylinder as the Exhaust valve is Opening, the intake lifter will be on the base circle of the cam and lash/preload should be checked for that intake valve.
For a given cylinder as the Intake valve is Closing, the exhaust lifter will be on the base circle of the cam and lash/preload should be checked for that exhaust valve.
THIS METHOD ALWAYS WORKS!!!
I hope this helps someone. I have explained it so many times I think I do it in my sleep!!!
Shane
1. Using the EO/IC method, get the lifter to the base circle of the cam.
2. Using a known length pushrod (7.400" is a good start with stock rockers) run the rocker arm bolt down to zero lash. This is easily done with your fingers "wiggling" the rocker, the point at which the "slack" is just gone is zero lash.
3. Set your torque wrench to 22 lb./ft. Tighten the rocker to full torque and count the number of turns it takes to get there. 1 full turn wtih a stock 8mm X 1.25 bolt is ~.047" preload as measured at the pushrod/rocker interface.
4. I normally shoot for 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 turns with stock type lifters like Comp 850's, LS1, LS7 etc.
For an example, if you use a 7.400" pushrod and come up with 3/4 of a turn, you will need at least .025" longer pushrod to get into range. If you end up with 2 1/4 turns, you will need one .025" shorter...
I might not know everything but I will tell you that this method has worked for me year after year cam swap after cam swap. We average 3 cam swaps a week here so you can do the math.
If you are not familiar with the EO/IC method for determining valve events in a 4 stroke engine, its very simple:
For a given cylinder as the Exhaust valve is Opening, the intake lifter will be on the base circle of the cam and lash/preload should be checked for that intake valve.
For a given cylinder as the Intake valve is Closing, the exhaust lifter will be on the base circle of the cam and lash/preload should be checked for that exhaust valve.
THIS METHOD ALWAYS WORKS!!!
I hope this helps someone. I have explained it so many times I think I do it in my sleep!!!
Shane
