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Old 03-15-2010, 01:30 AM   #1
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pushrod BBC problem

So i went to put in my pushrod today to adjust my valves and i guess i ordered the wrong pushrods. The ones i ordered are 3/8 of a inch thick. They are to big for my guideplates. I can not seem to find any pushrods that are thinner. coul someone help me out here.
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Old 03-15-2010, 09:59 AM   #2
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Re: pushrod BBC problem

If you've got stock guide plates, chances are they are 5/16". You'd be better off to replace your guide plates with 3/8"...Stick with the larger pushrods/guides if you can.

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Old 03-15-2010, 10:16 AM   #3
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Re: pushrod BBC problem

Ok and replacing the guideplates is that something i can do in the garage. Is it as simple as screwing out the studs and then sliding these new guideplates in and torque the studs?

I have just never pulled a rocker stud out before?
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Old 03-15-2010, 03:59 PM   #4
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Re: pushrod BBC problem

Yup unscrew the studs,swap the plates and torque em back down.
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Old 03-16-2010, 09:31 AM   #5
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Re: pushrod BBC problem

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Ok and replacing the guideplates is that something i can do in the garage. Is it as simple as screwing out the studs and then sliding these new guideplates in and torque the studs?

I have just never pulled a rocker stud out before?
Yep, break all the studs loose, pull the guide plates out. Put a few drops of oil on the rocker stud threads, then install new guide plates and studs. Torque the studs to 50 ft. lbs.
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Re: pushrod BBC problem

Alright thanks guys, Lock tite or anything?
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Old 03-16-2010, 06:25 PM   #7
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No loctite, just clean oil.
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