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Old 02-20-2003, 08:07 AM
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Cool Chipped exhaust push rod tip

I replaced my valve seals and in the process discovered a chipped tip on No. 7 exhaust push rod. The motor is a stock 1970 sbc 307 c.i. I have purchased a new replacement push rod but it is about 1/32" - 1/16" longer than the old one. Will that cause any problems? Thanks for the advice.
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Old 02-20-2003, 08:15 AM
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well hey, howz things in BH? i just posted something about BH for the first time since i joined up. i went to BHHS in 69-71. if you went there then and might know me pm me. you can adjust the pushrod so that it depresses the plunger inside the lifter varying amounts, so i can see where you might just give that rocker arm an extra half a turn or something to even it out. but, i am not any kind of an engine builder so dont take my word for it!!! didnt know anyone in BH drove anything made in this country other than caddies and lincolns!
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Old 02-20-2003, 08:21 AM
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My BH is in Michigan. Is that where you are thinking? Thanks for the advice. I guess what I can do is install it, and do a compression check to see if it compared with the other cylinders. At least I will know if the valve is closing all the way. I just don't want to be jambin the valve into the piston.
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Like bullheimer said the lock nut will be turned back a little more, nothing should be hurt. Were you at the Woodward cruise?

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Old 02-21-2003, 12:03 PM
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Thanks 1bad80 for the vote of confidence. I have been to every Woodward Cruise since the event started. I cut my teeth on Gratiot though. I now am now close enough to Woodward that I can walk there in 15 minutes. Got my 37 Ply Sept 01, so now I cruise in the rod instead of the daily driver.
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