[Tigers] Pushrod Length stock 260

[Mark Rense]

Ron,
I do not know where that number comes from. They were always 6.804” before
rail rockers (slot in heads) and went to 6.876” when the rail rockers were
introduced (round pushrod holes).

There are several aftermarket pushrods, I buy Melling MPR-279, they are the
direct replacement for the C2OZ-6565-B and listed as 6.804” length.

If forced, I will get off my fat arse and measure a few out in the shop.

Bugz



On Sat, Oct 1, 2022 at 4:15 PM Ron Fraser <rfraser at bluefrog.com> wrote:

> Mark
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> The Parts List indicates that C2OZ-6565-B is 6.825” and so does the Ford
> Master Parts Catalog.
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>
> I have a 289 push rod in front of me, same part #, it is 6.825”.
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> It’s a bit confusing.   Slight differences in length should be OK with the
> hydraulic lifter system.
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> I’m not the expert about these details so I don’t know what lengths are
> acceptable.
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> Ron Fraser
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> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Mark Rense
> *Sent:* Saturday, October 01, 2022 2:39 PM
> *To:* James Lindner <jliny5 at cox.net>
> *Cc:* tigers at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] Pushrod Length stock 260
>
>
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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).
>
>
>
> 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.)
>
> Can I use either of these lengths? Which one? Any other sources I am
> missing.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim
>
> Sent from my iPad
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