Quote Originally Posted by JBoss View Post
A local racer says change out the 5 studs first before buying differant push rods? Is there anything to this theory?
He may be thinking, and rightly so, that the heads have been tossed around, bending some of the studs. Lay a good straightedge on the side of the studs from end to end near the top of the studs. You'll be able to see pretty quickly if any are bent.