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350 roller to flat tappet pushrods

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by jtm_elcamino, Feb 25, 2013.

  1. jtm_elcamino
    Joined: Feb 17, 2013
    Posts: 43

    jtm_elcamino
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    from Uvalde Tx

    Hey fellas a buddy of mine is building a budget 350. It's a roller block and he was given a flat tappet cam for it. I know a flat tappet cam will work in a roller block but we don't know what length pushrods itl need to keep the rockers centered on the valve stem.
     
  2. sunbeam
    Joined: Oct 22, 2010
    Posts: 6,213

    sunbeam
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    Flat tappet rods But I would got with used roller stuff if your on a budjet it will probally make more power and be happer with the new oils.
     
  3. jtm_elcamino
    Joined: Feb 17, 2013
    Posts: 43

    jtm_elcamino
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    from Uvalde Tx

    Ok thanks! He's still considering going roller but he wants to run this cam for a while until he saves up for a roller setup. So just stocker rods will keep everything in line?
     
  4. TurboX2
    Joined: Oct 1, 2012
    Posts: 207

    TurboX2
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    You will have to check the valve train geometry after lifters are installed! Flat tappet cams are a crap shoot with todays oils and the quality of lifters and cam shaft blanks. Flat or rounded lobes are real common and will cost you a complete rebuild if it happens! Just FYI.
     

  5. lht
    Joined: Jan 18, 2013
    Posts: 243

    lht
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    use zinc additive when runnin flat tappet i think speedway sells a cheapo tool to check pushrod length
     
  6. jtm_elcamino
    Joined: Feb 17, 2013
    Posts: 43

    jtm_elcamino
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    from Uvalde Tx

    (use zinc additive when runnin flat tappet)

    my biker buddies showed me some new oil that LUCAS makes thats high zinc. i know they make a tool just figured id steal some of yalls knowledge before i spent the money!
     

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