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#65686 09/14/2006 5:00 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 26 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 26 | I just removed the head of the engine and found three lifters bent. 1, 2 and 7. Is it wise to straigthen them, if so how. Rae the made of any kind of hardened steel?
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#65687 09/14/2006 7:30 AM | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | you could eazily get some tubular steel pushrods to replace your entire set. Patricks sells them and the lifters. You could prolly take one of your pushrods to napa, and get a custom fit crossover pushrod.
As far as straightening the push rod... it has been done, but you will prolly end up with more bent pushrods in the near future. | | |
#65688 09/14/2006 11:36 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 531 | | | |
#65689 09/14/2006 3:43 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 26 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 26 | Bigbad and Larry
Thanks a lot for your prompt response. I think the best way to go is as you say. I will replace them.
I just visited Larry´s web site. Nice picks! I will create a site of my own taking some of your ideas, if you do not mind!
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#65690 09/14/2006 3:48 PM | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 506 | Ok, I'll ask the question. Whhhhy are they bent?
Best find out before more damage.
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#65691 09/14/2006 6:05 PM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | Could have been poor adjustment. If the lash isn't set right and it's too tight, somethings gotta give, and that would be the weak link.
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