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#1545182 04/27/2024 12:18 PM
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What is the difference between these 2 push rods? Are they inter changeable? They are both the same length. Thanks, Grady. They are from a 216 motor.
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Hy GradyB, probably just a different manufacturer, if they are the same length I would use them in an engine rebuild/assembly, hope that helps

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Ok thanks.


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The one on the left looks like an aftermarket replacement part. Original pushrods usually had a more ball-shaped lower end.


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The rocker arm's adjuster ball diameter is 11/32" (.344"), an unusual size, for all pushrods, and the pushrod cup must exactly match.
A smaller ball (5/16") will leave a wear ring part way down the cups inner surface.

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The one on the left was the rod that was slightly bent. I replaced it with the one on the right and adjusted to the specs found on here. It's a 38. It started and runs good. This engine makes more clatter sound than my 49 does but runs well. When I get a free day I'm going to run it and adjust after it is hot.


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