lifter preload question
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Staging Lane
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From: virginia beach va
lifter preload question i had a shop install a cam for me and it seems like ut has excessive valve train noise..the specs on the cam are 231/236 duration with .610 lift and they used the stock lenght 7.400 pushrods. my question is with the higher lift cam wouldn.t i need a taller pushrod because of the smaller base circle of the cam?
GM Part No. 10238852
Push Rod. 1010 steel, 5/16"" diameter, 7.325 Length. Designed for LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6 and L92 engines. Sold individually."
I think the stock pushrod length is 7.325" (see above).
I think a custom cam is 0.025" smaller, and would require a pushrod length to be longer than stock.
The best course of action would be to use a pushrod length checker, and then add the correct amount of preload. I think stock lifters require something like 0.06" to 0.120" preload?
Push Rod. 1010 steel, 5/16"" diameter, 7.325 Length. Designed for LS1, LS2, LS3, LS6 and L92 engines. Sold individually."
I think the stock pushrod length is 7.325" (see above).
I think a custom cam is 0.025" smaller, and would require a pushrod length to be longer than stock.
The best course of action would be to use a pushrod length checker, and then add the correct amount of preload. I think stock lifters require something like 0.06" to 0.120" preload?
7.400" is longer then stock. Internet myth, stock is 7.400". As to your issue, if the installer didn't measure and order the correct length to obtain proper preload, after first checking geometry, then shame on them.
Stock push rod length is 7.375 (see above).
The correct pre-load will depend on the lifters you are using. In other words... Comp Cam lifters vs Morel lifters vs GM LS7 all have different preload requirements.
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Last edited by bearcatt; Oct 11, 2009 at 08:09 PM.
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This is actually for properly setting up wipe pattern...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/9926884-post11.html
Setting wipe pattern and preload are two different things... using stock rocker arms requires checking for pushrod length only.
Quote from vettenutts on that post.
First is set the wipe pattern up correctly, then measure for pushrod length. If shims are required to get the correct wipe, then the pushrod length may change and should be measured.
That post from Vettenuts is the CORRECT way install Yella Terras.
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Staging Lane
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From: virginia beach va
i haven't checked the o-ring..i took the car back to them and they checked the oil pressure.at idle it was 33psi hot and over 44psi at 2000rpms.i will just get a pushrod checker to make sure the preload is corrrect
Sounds like you're o-ring and oil pressure is fine.
Your cam at 231/236 .610 is pretty beefy and most likely has a smaller base circle over a baby cam or stock cam. Even with correct preload, it might have a little more noise once warmed up.
If you are using unmilled heads, GM MLS head gaskets and stock GM LS7 type lifters... then I can't see how stock length pushrods will provide enough preload. I would venture to say that some Comp 7.425 pushrods ( actual size 7.400 ) would put you where you want to be... close to .080 preload.
A pushrod checker sounds like a very good idea.
Guessing for correct preload is not where it's at.
Let us know how it turns out or if you have any more questions.
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questions on discussion what exactly is "preload" im about to put a cam in my 06 GTO thus needing new pushrods. is there something i should be concidering other then getting pushrods of the exact same size my engine came with stock?
You're supposed to just torque the bolt down to 22ft lbs... no more no less.
You pushrod length will determine your preload...not bolt turns.
Bolt turns have nothing to do with preload on a LS1, that's for old
small block chevy's or ford's.
Why not get the pushrod checking tool and do it right ?
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Last edited by bearcatt; Oct 11, 2009 at 01:13 PM.
My preload is right around .075 .
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Staging Lane
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From: virginia beach va
You're supposed to just torque the bolt down to 22ft lbs... no more no less.
You pushrod length will determine your preload...not bolt turns.
Bolt turns have nothing to do with preload on a LS1, that's for old
small block chevy's or ford's.
Why not get the pushrod checking tool and do it right ?
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You pushrod length will determine your preload...not bolt turns.
Bolt turns have nothing to do with preload on a LS1, that's for old
small block chevy's or ford's.
Why not get the pushrod checking tool and do it right ?
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