Dumb Pushrod Question

[bob86gn]

If your pushrods only have a ball at one end, that end goes into the lifter correct?

 

[Donald Smith]

Lifter goes up, down, rotates and is cushioned by oil presure.The rocker moved back and forth. So seems that there would be less friction with the ball seated into the rocker. I Dont really think it matters either way. I am curious.What Brand push rod?

 

[TurbolessRegal]

Isn't there supposed to be a space between the pushrod and the rocker arm to allow for heat expansion?

 

[bob86gn]

Donald, these are custom Champion 8.85 pushrods with GN-1 heads and the T&D rockers for the GN-1 heads.

Turboless, the space would be there if you are running a solid setup. With hydraulic lifters you typically want some preload on the lifter.

Bob

 

[bob86gn]

ttt Any ideas guys?