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Sep 7, 2010 | 10:01 AM

englundjd

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flat/raised guideplates

what is the difference between the 2 types of guideplates?

Sep 7, 2010 | 04:23 PM

brucer

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raised guide plates move the pushrod side of the guide plate up closer to the rocker arm.

Sep 8, 2010 | 11:30 AM

Z28SORR

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Which reduces the bending moment on the rod at max lift.

Sep 9, 2010 | 02:27 PM

englundjd

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alright.. so this is a good thing to have then? sorry i dont know much about them

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