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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 12:15 PM
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Bent pushrod

1979 F-150 Ranger with 400M edelbrock performer intake and 600 edelbrock carb. Finally got my engine tuned the smoothest it has ever been a few months ago after sealing up the last of her exhaust leaks. Went to start it this morning and there was a strange pop and then it began shaking violently. After troubleshooting, found a bent pushrod on the #7 intake valve. My question is, with money tight at the moment would I be alright just replacing the pushrods or should I go ahead and do lifters and rockers as well. Any advice will be appreciated.
 
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Replacing pushrod is fine, make sure intake valve moves freely - not bent.
 
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