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Pedestal Mount Rockers/ Pushrods

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Hey all its been quite a long time since I've posted on here (been working 48-80 hrs a week) but i figured i would since the mustangs been down and out for a couple months and i would like to get back in it as my daily driver. My issue is among other things, that i put a new set of heads on (afr 165) and they are pedestal mount. my question is i assume is should get new push rods and i was wondering if anybody had the correct way to measure for them. i have an adjustable push rod and will be tearing the top end down again due to some other issues. secondly i wanted to know if you all could help me with the correct way to adjust or tighten down the pedestal mount rockers... these are my first experience with them and don't really know how to work them correctly and want to get the mustang running RIGHT this time. Thanks a lot everyone
 

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Here's a link to Crane's tutorial. Yours may be a different brand but all the same procedures and stuff apply.

http://www.cranecams.com/uploads/instructions/453e.pdf

HTH,
Gene
 

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spade33 said:
Hey all its been quite a long time since I've posted on here (been working 48-80 hrs a week) but i figured i would since the mustangs been down and out for a couple months and i would like to get back in it as my daily driver. My issue is among other things, that i put a new set of heads on (afr 165) and they are pedestal mount. my question is i assume is should get new push rods and i was wondering if anybody had the correct way to measure for them. i have an adjustable push rod and will be tearing the top end down again due to some other issues. secondly i wanted to know if you all could help me with the correct way to adjust or tighten down the pedestal mount rockers... these are my first experience with them and don't really know how to work them correctly and want to get the mustang running RIGHT this time. Thanks a lot everyone
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Hi,
In addition to what has already been sagely advised, I'll add to check your P/R geometry. It's very important to get this correct in-light of the changes you're making on the top end.
Good luck!
 

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I use the methods shown below with the exception that I use a hydraulic lifter converted to solid and then factor in preload length as needed.

Finding Proper Pushrod Length - Circle Track Magazine

Setting Pushrods Length, Quick and Easy- Car Craft Magazine
 
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