[Tigers] Pushrod Length stock 260

[James Lindner]

Mark

Thanks.

Jim

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> On Oct 1, 2022, at 2:39 PM, Mark Rense <mark44124 at gmail.com> wrote:
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> The standard pushrod is C2OZ6565B which is 6.804” in length. These are available from Rock Auto, eBay or other common parts dealers, Melling makes them as well (MPR-279).
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> However I NEVER assemble an engine without measuring for true pushrod length. Unless you know everything about the engine internals I would strongly suggest you check it using a variable length pushrod tool
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> Bugz
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>> On Sat, Oct 1, 2022 at 2:07 PM James Lindner via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
>> Hello
>> 
>> I am building a completely stock 260 for my very early MkI (0033). I have been searching for and collecting correct ford parts which in many cases are correctly dated for an engine from the E7KL engine group.
>> 
>> I am in search of new 5/16 pushrods. My SBF engine rebuild book says the length is 6.825. In searching the top brands and major part suppliers I can find 6.850 and 6.804 but none 6.825. (I did see a no name brand in this size but it was back ordered months.)
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>> Can I use either of these lengths? Which one? Any other sources I am missing.
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>> Thanks
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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