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3.1K views 9 replies 6 participants last post by  angs1957  
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I have an engine that I'm about ready to fire up for its first time......It is an L31-R block with fuelie heads.....The cam is a mild Lunati grind with their recommended springs....Also, it has roller rocker arms....I started putting this engine together years ago, so don't remember what pushrods I put in it....But, I believe they were the recommended ones for the roller lifters.

Never thought about it before.....But, how critical is the pushrod length? Should I have concern?
 
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Thanks guys.....I know how to do it and will do it....Is it crucial that its done, before I ever fire it up.....Or do I just need to make sure its done, before I start putting some miles on the engine.....Its on the stand now just about ready to go.

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Discussion starter · #7 ·
Got back to the house today....Did the check on the pushrod length.....Looked great to me.....The wear pattern is perfectly in the center of the valve stem.....Should be firing this engine up tomorrow :)


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