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87redgt
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i need a new set of pushrods for my 306. its got a trickflow stage one cam and a set of iron gt-40 heads. what length pushrod do i need?
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I have a pushrod length checker. length varies depending on if the heads been shaved and or if the block's deck has been resurfaced and gasket thickness. its easy to check it. come by the house and get the tool , and ill show you how to do it. I even have a solid lifter for you.

[ January 03, 2011, 11:40 PM: Message edited by: LX347hatch ]

Posts: 1416 | From: El Sobrante | Registered: Sep 2008  |  :
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yeah I'm gonna have to rent that from you. i think the heads were shaved like 5 thousandths.
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.005 is nothing stock lenght should be fine

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want something old and japanese

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