Anyone have a pushrod length check tool?

[danielhv]

Need to borrow one for a day. Don't need it now, but in a couple of weeks I'll be ready.

Thanks!

[Kart21]

I got an adjustable length pushrod that I use. Small block Ford ends. I install it and watch the roller on the end of the valve. I use calipers to measure it after I get it set. Then I get as close as I can to someone premade set.

[orphan Shelby]

Think I got what ya need at the house. Ill check when I get there.

[Primedlx]

Need to borrow one for a day. Don't need it now, but in a couple of weeks I'll be ready.

Thanks!

I have one I used on my 302 for my set of Trick Flow heads that you can borrow. I am in Hurst 76053. Let me know, you can PM me if you need to use it.

[orphan Shelby]

Found mine. In dville if ya need it.

[lilvega]

I made one from a big block chevy push rod.
Cut it and tapped the inside. Put a pc of all thread in and walaaa.

[jyro]

same but with a SBF

I made one from a big block chevy push rod.
Cut it and tapped the inside. Put a pc of all thread in and walaaa.

1/4" all thread

[danielhv]

Ok, I think I'm to the point of needing one now. Do I understand this process correctly?:

1. Put the gasket on
2. Put the heads on
3. Drop the length checking pushrod in
4. Color the top of the valve stem black with a sharpie
5. Put the roller rocker on
6. Turn engine over a few times
7. Remove rocker, & confirm it is riding on the center of the valve stem
8. Measure pushrod checking tool
9. Order pushrods

Correct? How tight do I bolt the heads down to do this check? I need to check PTV as well...

[jyro]

you skipped a step

between 6 and 7 you have to adjust the pushrod length to get the roller to ride in the center of the valve stem. You should have already checked the pv before you did the final assembly and any balancing.

Ok, I think I'm to the point of needing one now. Do I understand this process correctly?:

1. Put the gasket on
2. Put the heads on
3. Drop the length checking pushrod in
4. Color the top of the valve stem black with a sharpie
5. Put the roller rocker on
6. Turn engine over a few times
7. Remove rocker, & confirm it is riding on the center of the valve stem
8. Measure pushrod checking tool
9. Order pushrods

Correct? How tight do I bolt the heads down to do this check? I need to check PTV as well...

[danielhv]

I made one from a big block chevy push rod.
Cut it and tapped the inside. Put a pc of all thread in and walaaa.

Wonder if I can make one out of one of the old pushrods.....

[cool cat]

They are only about $10 from summit Racing and the like.

[danielhv]

They are only about $10 from summit Racing and the like.

Ah good point!

Guess I'll just order one.



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[cool cat]

I've got one too, but live way over in Hurst.