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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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Default What causes a bent pushrod?

I just started my rebuilt engine with vortec heads. and only ran for about 2 minutes with a slight popping sound. Pulled valve cover off and noticed a bent pushrod.
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Sounds like a valve hitting a piston to me, ask engine builder what the piston to valve clearance was on intake and exhaust valves :D
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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or too much lift, how big is the came, stock vortecs can only go to .48"

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or too much lift, how big is the came, stock vortecs can only go to .48"

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Yes that is quite true it actually could be a number of things including cam lift too much for springs ( coil bind) , not enough clearance between the retainer and valve guide and the things mentioned above. All these clearances should be checked when assembling the motor :D
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