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« on: January 27, 2014, 12:42:56 am »
Can i use all 4 stock push rods with my engine build? But use the steel ones for the intake and exaust?
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Re: push rods
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2014, 01:23:09 am »
Yes you are able to use all 4 Steel push rods for intake and exhaust.
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Re: push rods
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2014, 07:56:28 am »
not on my inteks. Way too long...almost .300" too long.

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Re: push rods
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2014, 09:29:19 am »
You need to see Rocket Ron....he has the pushrods you need...way lighter and way stronger than those steel ones.
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Re: push rods
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2014, 11:14:58 am »
Will the stock steel push rods hold up to 8000 rpms?
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Re: push rods
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2014, 11:20:26 am »
Quote from: Nicks on January 27, 2014, 11:14:58 am
Will the stock steel push rods hold up to 8000 rpms?
Yes no problems there. I've used both the stock steel pushrods and the aftermarket  push rods. You can use the stock steel ones but it all depends on cam and how much your heads have been cut. If heads have been severely cut then the stock ones are usually too long which will throw your rocker geometry off tremendously.
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Re: push rods
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2014, 11:33:30 am »
Well its just stock heads with a little port and polish,stock valves for now,and a cheetah cam. U think i will be ok? And also is 4 and 4 the right adjustment with that cam?
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Re: push rods
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2014, 11:43:19 am »
Its been a while since I tested a cheetah cam so I can't remember what I did for that particular cam. As for cam specs give Precision a call they could give you the correct info on valve lash specs. Lol its been a while for me.
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Re: push rods
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2014, 12:44:08 pm »
.006 and .008 i believe. I know that's what I set mine to. A little loose is safer than too tight.

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Re: push rods
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2014, 01:41:42 pm »
Ya i do 6 and 8 also but i didnt know if it would be alot different with that cam.
And also is it gunna hurt anything having the stock lifters with a new cam?
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Re: push rods
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2014, 01:56:42 pm »
You will be fine.  I've never had issues with used lifters and a new cam in a mower.

The stock steel pushrods will work just fine with your setup.   You won't be able to spin it 8000 RPM with the stock valve springs, you don't want to spin it 8000 anyway.    Get a set of used dual springs if you can.   Get a set of billet retainers for sure.   Don't run the stock retainers.

My experience with the cheeta cam is it likes 7400RPM.   Any faster and your just making noise.


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Re: push rods
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2014, 02:02:42 pm »
I already have the double springs and retainers,thank u bud ill try that,im sure i will b posting more questions lol just my first big build and i wanna do it the best i can
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Re: push rods
« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2014, 03:00:16 pm »
Be sure to clearance the springs and valve guides.    You will bend your pushrods with that cam if you don't.
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Re: push rods
« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2014, 03:02:04 pm »
Ya at 6 and 8 right?
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Re: push rods
« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2014, 04:42:48 pm »
The EC billet retainers will hit the stock height valve guides with that cam. The springs may possibly bind as well.   
Yes. .06 and .08
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