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Old 08-10-2002, 07:26 AM
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First thing to check when bending a pushrod is valve spring bind... that is, compressing the spring to the point that it can't compress anymore and passing on the "excess" to the pushrod.

Also poor alignment of the pushrod and rocker arm (guide plates?).

Good luck sorting this out.

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