how much to drill out push rod hole?
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Re: how much to drill out push rod hole?
I'm assuming you mean the guide slots in the head and not the actual hole in the pushrod
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Re: how much to drill out push rod hole?
Coupla ways to go about it...
If your heads have the slots that fit tight to the push rods ( I don't think so, but you might) then you can get the "Louis tool" from Comp http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-4710/ with a 5/16" bit, and continue to use the non-self-aligning rockers, if that's what you've got.
Or, you can just go to town with about a ½" bit, and make sure you drill more toward the rocker stud; and use either guide plates or self-aligning rockers.
Best way depends on what you have now and what your goals are.
If your heads have the slots that fit tight to the push rods ( I don't think so, but you might) then you can get the "Louis tool" from Comp http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-4710/ with a 5/16" bit, and continue to use the non-self-aligning rockers, if that's what you've got.
Or, you can just go to town with about a ½" bit, and make sure you drill more toward the rocker stud; and use either guide plates or self-aligning rockers.
Best way depends on what you have now and what your goals are.
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