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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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Pushrod length

I'm putting in a cam that the specs are .520 .540 236/242 110. Also I will be using 1.6 NSA Pro mags I was wandering on the pushrods what size should I get? would stock length be fine?
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 95SlowwTA
I'm putting in a cam that the specs are .520 .540 236/242 110. Also I will be using 1.6 NSA Pro mags I was wandering on the pushrods what size should I get? would stock length be fine?
Should be 7.200 inch with stock heads, and stock valves. Dont forget guideplates, when using it with NSA pro mags.

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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 02:35 AM
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Whenever you change rockers you should also check your PR length. There are plenty of threads about this subject on this board for you to search. Doesn't necessarily mean the length would change up, but it's much better to check it now instead of having to rip the heads off sooner than later for new valves and guides.
As stated stock is 7.200". Get yourslef an adjustable pushrod checker, digital calipers which you can buy from Summit and use a stock spring when using the adj. pushrod.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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Good advice, but I would get a set of checking springs along with the length checker.

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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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Thanks for the information and I already have the guide plates, and 7/16 rocker studs to replace the stock 3/8 rocker studs. Also my heads will be stock with stock valves for about another half a year till I save up for some heads. I just wasn't sure if the 7.200 inch would be the right length because I am planning on ordering some today!

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Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 95SlowwTA
Also my heads will be stock with stock springs for about another half a year till I save up for some heads.
There is NO way you can run stock valve springs with this cam 520 .540 236/242 110
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Another quick way to check length is to remove a rocker. I put a dab of Prussian Blue dye on the tip of the valve. Then I installed the rocker and preloaded the lifter. Then rotate the engine around for a full cycle, then remove the rocker. The mark between the rocker and the valve should be in the middle of the valve tip. If not, then you need to resize.

It won't tell you the size but it will tell you if you are off or not.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Sharpie on the valve tips works well too.
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Stl94LT1
There is NO way you can run stock valve springs with this cam 520 .540 236/242 110
Ha I didn't actually mean to put stock springs in that. I actually meant to put stock valves. I changed it! I'm running the crane cams spring set 10308-1 is the part number. Thats my fault on putting stock springs......
Old Mar 28, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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Good advice, but I would get a set of checking springs along with the length checker.

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