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Mike C · 10-13-2016, 08:22 PM

If I were to guess, either the rocker arm backed off or the flat tappet cam is going flat which is what Big Block Chevy's are also known for.

New rocker studs and nuts if it just backed off. If cam is going flat that's a pain.
I bought a hydraulic roller setup for the 427 I'm building for my '69 short step because of the flat cam fear. If I had to do it twice it was going to be more $ than doing the HR once.

Hope yours was just a rocker that backed off. Will be watching for an update.

10-13-2016, 08:22 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,739	Re: Bent Pushrod If I were to guess, either the rocker arm backed off or the flat tappet cam is going flat which is what Big Block Chevy's are also known for. New rocker studs and nuts if it just backed off. If cam is going flat that's a pain. I bought a hydraulic roller setup for the 427 I'm building for my '69 short step because of the flat cam fear. If I had to do it twice it was going to be more $ than doing the HR once. Hope yours was just a rocker that backed off. Will be watching for an update. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax