pushrod length double take.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-13-2012, 07:31 PM
flipklos's Avatar
flipklos
flipklos is offline
Cargo Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Wahpeton ND
Posts: 2,095
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
pushrod length double take.

So on murmmets site it lists that 54-56 heads use the short 7.98" pushrod and 57 up use the 8.11 length rod.

In the Y block book it lists 56 up heads use the 8.11 rod.

I am using one ED-ECZ-C head and one 5752-113 head. The Ed-ECZ-C head is a 56.

What is the correct length of push rod. On dissasembly both sides had bent push rods so there is no way of knowing for sure.

Any ideas?
 
  #2  
Old 01-14-2012, 09:02 AM
46yblock's Avatar
46yblock
46yblock is offline
Postmaster
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 2,688
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Different pushrod lengths on each side wont be any problem, if that is what ends up being required. Frankly, the different lengths have always been somewhat confusing to me, one of those things that just doesnt stick in the memory bank.
 
  #3  
Old 01-14-2012, 09:49 AM
flipklos's Avatar
flipklos
flipklos is offline
Cargo Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Wahpeton ND
Posts: 2,095
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Different lengths should be no issue. But which one to use may be.
 
  #4  
Old 01-14-2012, 12:24 PM
charliemccraney's Avatar
charliemccraney
charliemccraney is offline
Cargo Master
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,389
Likes: 0
Received 51 Likes on 46 Posts
He has pushrods listed in two places. In one 3 separate pushrods are listed '54-'55, '56-'59, and '60-'64. In the other 2 are listed, '54-'55 and '60-'64, and '56-'59. So I'd guess you need the same pushrods.
The difference is about 1/64" which isn't much but the longest pushrod you can fit will provide the greatest rocker ratio. You could take it a step farther and shim them for the best geometry and order custom pushrods.
 
  #5  
Old 01-14-2012, 07:23 PM
flipklos's Avatar
flipklos
flipklos is offline
Cargo Master
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Wahpeton ND
Posts: 2,095
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I have enough stock 1964 length rods on hand and then some. If you set your lash correctly it should cause no issue other than the ratio and angle being off slightly.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
john jamieson
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
8
10-02-2021 12:38 PM
Myfreeford
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
4
02-06-2011 10:42 PM
steve_speak
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
09-29-2008 08:38 PM
jdstudski
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
08-09-2008 05:21 PM
76 F250 4X4
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
8
11-26-2004 10:23 PM



Quick Reply: pushrod length double take.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:31 PM.