Help getting correct pushrod!!!
Help getting correct pushrod!!! I need to find the correct pushrod length for my build. I have the comp high tech pushrod length checker that measures from 6.8-7.8 inches.
The more i read the more confusing it gets.
My parts- new comp 850 lifters installed, custom cam, pac 1218 springs installed, and gm 1.6 roller rockers with poly locks.
Any good advice how to go about getting the correct rod length would be appreciated. I understand how to use the exhaust open, intake closed cam base circle method and how to find 0 lash. This is where my knowledge ends unfortunately
The more i read the more confusing it gets.
My parts- new comp 850 lifters installed, custom cam, pac 1218 springs installed, and gm 1.6 roller rockers with poly locks.
Any good advice how to go about getting the correct rod length would be appreciated. I understand how to use the exhaust open, intake closed cam base circle method and how to find 0 lash. This is where my knowledge ends unfortunately
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I don't think you'll be far off the stock length of 7.2". If you have an original PR, check the sweep and see if it's necessary to adjust the length.
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/ctrp-...rain-geometry/
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/ctrp-...rain-geometry/
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Pic of 7.05 with 0 preload. Pic of 7.05 with 1 turn of preload on 850 lifters.
Pic of 7.1 with 0 preload. And pic of 7.1 with 1 turn of preload.
Which gives the best pattern?
This is with the comp high tech pushrod measuring tool.
Pic of 7.1 with 0 preload. And pic of 7.1 with 1 turn of preload.
Which gives the best pattern?
This is with the comp high tech pushrod measuring tool.
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Verdad Gallardo I did notice the 7.1 is narrower. But is it good that it extends more towards the exhaust side than the 7.05? Im thinking you are prob correct in that the 7.1 might be the ticket. I didn't use a solid lifter for this but rather the actual comp 850 lifter set at one full turn preload with my pac 1218 spring already on the heads. Ohh well it seems close!
The way I understand it is you want to use the narrowest sweep possible. This means the rocker is opening/closing the valve in the most efficient manner. And if that sweep is not exactly on center then you want it to favor the exhaust side.
SSRRR is correct, you want the sweep as narrow as possible while not on the edge of the valve stem. That gives the least friction and theoretically the most power and lowest wear. Ideally it would be a narrow line off center to the exh side.
Your 7.1 looks on the money
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Your 7.1 looks on the money
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If you used the Proform tool shown in video, you don't need to make a solid lifter.
7.100 is a very common PR size for people with rebuilt motors where the block & heads have been decked. Obviously you still need to measure PR length but from the pics the 7.100" size is the winner
7.100 is a very common PR size for people with rebuilt motors where the block & heads have been decked. Obviously you still need to measure PR length but from the pics the 7.100" size is the winner