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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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No, far too short for a pre-95 3800.
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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just out of curiosity, why do you want a new set of pushrods anyways? Are your'* bent or something?
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
just out of curiosity, why do you want a new set of pushrods anyways? Are your'* bent or something?
they're probably stronger and maybe even a bit more restrictive than stock (to prevent valve float)
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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um pushrods don't play a role in preventing valve float.... do they? i thought it was just valve springs?
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
um pushrods don't play a role in preventing valve float.... do they? i thought it was just valve springs?
Well, a lighter pushrod would have less inertia, and therefore would be more easily pushed back down by the valve spring. But yeah, I don't think it would make that much of a difference.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Oil restricted pushrods will help keep the lifters pumped up and avoid valve float... I think... Might need to ask a few that have built or added to their engines...lol
mainly for applications with upgraded roller rockers (which the thread creater said he was going to do)
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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hopefully do. I thought if the pustrods were the right size they were a tad longer for more valve travel
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