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Hardened Pushrods?

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f8tlfiveo

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When using a stud style roller rocker with guide plates you are supposed to use hardened pushrods. Does that mean hardened shafts also? Or just the tips? I would thinks shafts also but just want to make sure I buy the right thing. The stock ones do not seem to be hard. I took a file across one and it removed material.
 

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Yes, you want the shafts hardened, this way if there is rubbing with the guide plates, you won't have material removed.

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f8tlfiveo

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Ok that's what I thought..any recommendations for a specific brand?
 
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