Hardened Push Rods?
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Racer
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Hardened Push Rods?
I'm about to put some IK180 Brodix heads on my 1975 L-48. Before I do the teardown I was wondering if anyone knows if the stock push rods in this motor from the factory are hardened. The reason I want to know cause if it doesn't I need to order a set pryor as we haven't any shops here that stock them. I spoke with an engine builder and he said there is a good chance they are hardened. Anybody with input is appreciated. Thanks
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I'm about to put some IK180 Brodix heads on my 1975 L-48. Before I do the teardown I was wondering if anyone knows if the stock push rods in this motor from the factory are hardened. The reason I want to know cause if it doesn't I need to order a set pryor as we haven't any shops here that stock them. I spoke with an engine builder and he said there is a good chance they are hardened. Anybody with input is appreciated. Thanks
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I'm about to put some IK180 Brodix heads on my 1975 L-48. Before I do the teardown I was wondering if anyone knows if the stock push rods in this motor from the factory are hardened. The reason I want to know cause if it doesn't I need to order a set pryor as we haven't any shops here that stock them. I spoke with an engine builder and he said there is a good chance they are hardened. Anybody with input is appreciated. Thanks
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Funny opinions everywhere, stock pushrods are harden, don't think so? try cutting one! Anyway the right answer is that you need to check everything and be sure of the length you need, no one can tell you for sure what you need till you check them! You should have the contact of the rocker in the middle of the valve tip at 50% lift. Chrome Moly rods are a good choice because they are soft but have good memory and don't bend easy. Being soft is why they do not break as easy and they give and spring back, not the best for HP but then they don't break very easy either.
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