Now I'm having problems with pushrod length

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Jan 21, 2013 | 02:02 AM

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AKlowriderZ71

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I've had to run 7.25" pushrods in a few engines. Just depends on the combo.

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Jan 21, 2013 | 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Have your heads been milled any?

I use 7.3" pushrods on my 402 since my heads were milled some, and there was a slight mill on the deck surface. Trust your measurements.

If I remember correctly, the heads were milled originally to achieve my stock compression(10.1:1). I figured that would just make them the same thickness as my stock 317's. That could be a wrong assumption right there. Also they were just milled .009" to make sure they were straight and true.

[QUOTE=AKlowriderZ71;5054759]I've had to run 7.25" pushrods in a few engines. Just depends on the combo.

What was the reason for making the PR had to be shorter? Milled heads?

Jan 21, 2013 | 01:12 PM

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head milling, base circle, block decking, rockers, and lifter model can all affect pushrod length. trust your measurement IMO. I may have a set of 7.250 pushrods laying around.