Thread: damaged push rods

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Originally Posted by 402 gator

Nope, the the tops of the push rods, where they seat into the rockers was worn down, exhaust only. Some worse than others. It was enough to make it sound like a bad lifter or one that needed adjusting. I know I need to now replace push rods and rockers. Just still confused/undecided as to what to go with. I can get COMP steel roller tip arms for $150.00 or i could get Edelbrock Aluminum pretty red ones (that only i will know are there) for $440.00. Or could probably get some factory style replacements for even less.

do not buy a roller tip only rocker arm .. but it your money not mine. the tip is not that big of a deal that needs a roller it is the trunion/fulcrum that see the load this is not adressed on a roller tip rocker as it has the same rocker ball as stock rockers .i can get good roller rocker arms for under 400. there not that much . if the rocker tip were beat up and blue that is lack of oil .another thing may be heads were not set up right push rods are not right length or in bind at max lift that could be springs stacking . retainer hitting guides . valves hanging up from put together to tight thats why it is only the ex side valves get hot they grow then hang up or put drag by added load on the ex side killing valve train .some of the intake bolt go rigth threw the push rod holes on bbc head. all intake bolts should only be as long as they need to work and should have sealer on threads of intake bolts