There's alot of buzz about problems (mostly intermittent noise) with hyd
lifters in a stovebolt six and its apparently well documented. There's also
some info out there about curing those problems. I feel the the hyds offer some
good advantages if they are operating properly. Obviously the early
. lifters and Im gonna
change them out at the same time. I have heard that the aftermarket hyd.
lifters are no good. I was fortunate in getting the original GM. Bruce
--- On Wed, 12/31/08, Jeffrey Pohlar wrote:
From: Jeffrey Pohlar
Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Push Rod Length
To: old-chevy-truck
Bruce, I don't see any reference to an 11 13/32" push rod in my aftermarket
books. I'm using a quite comprehensive vintage NAPA engine parts catalog and
only see two different push rods for the 1950 thru 1962 model year 235/261's.
The split is year related (55) and I believe coincides when they
Guys, I can't seem to get a correct answer. What I have is a 59 - 261 with
standard camshaft as far as I know. I also have a set of new factory hydraulic
valve lifters (for a 235) I wanna install. My question is, "What is the
correct length of the push rod I need?" The master parts book say
Wow, your were up late working on that thing. Two sizes listed for the 261
according to a vintage NAPA engine parts catalog I have here. The 1956-62 was
11.270". Just FYI, the earlier 54-55 is listed as 10.605".
Jeff in Clermont, FL
53 3800 Chev
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Would someone please give me the exact length of a 59 - 261 valve push rod??
Thanks, Bruce
--- On Mon, 12/15/08, vwnate1 wrote:
From: vwnate1
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Hydro-Vac Vacuum Lines
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 15, 2008, 7:04 PM
