Tappet Adjusting Screw Dimension
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fl9018
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Tappet Adjusting Screw Dimension
I am on the verge of finishing my '51 pan motor but first I want to replace the tappet adjusting screws. The problem I am running into is that the pocket for the pushrod is too big. The first set was too small with a 5/16" pocket. Now the second set that I ordered has a 7/16" diameter pocket yet my new pushrods has a 3/8" ball. Shouldn't this be a closer fit? Do I now have to find a set of pushrods with a 7/16" ball on both ends? Who makes correct fitting parts?
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Cotten
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Re: Tappet Adjusting Screw Dimension
FL9018!
You have been stung with a set of bad DIXIE's from twenty years ago.
The fit should be perfect, or at least lappable;
Eastern's used to be fine.
....Cotten
You have been stung with a set of bad DIXIE's from twenty years ago.
The fit should be perfect, or at least lappable;
Eastern's used to be fine.
....Cotten