bent push rods

**mike ciba** · 08-10-2010, 06:54 PM

put in a cam from custom cams .050 duration 218/221 lobe lift329/335 valve lift 1.7 560/570 how long of pushrods do i need

**TA98** · 08-10-2010, 07:55 PM

calling and asking is probably the easiest and safest method of finding out

**bills98ta** · 08-10-2010, 09:32 PM

Did you upgrade the valve springs ? You should have good valve to piston clearance. Sounds like the valves hit the pistons for some reason.

**Mr. Luos** · 08-11-2010, 01:28 PM

Explain the thread title please.

Length depends on a few things. Stock heads? Stock lifters? What has been changed?
Measure....twice. Adjustable pushrod length checkers are cheap.

**rajiv1998** · 08-17-2010, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Explain the thread title please.

Length depends on a few things. Stock heads? Stock lifters? What has been changed?
Measure....twice. Adjustable pushrod length checkers are cheap.

Seriously dude WTF? Please explain your title. How can you put a cam into a car and not know what kinda rods/springs you need?

**shady milkman** · 08-17-2010, 12:48 PM

this should be a two step process

1. call and see what the manufacturer recommends
2. get a pushrod length checker and check

if the rods are bend..chances are they aren't the hardened ones..which sounds like you are running stock pushrods ?

as too why you kissed the valve ..well pushrod length will play a huge role...if the rods are a correct length..then more than likely your timing is off /not aligned correctly.