What's needed for a cam swap on a 350

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by Skippy597, Jun 13, 2017.

  1. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    No, you have to measure. It isn't something you can look up, or predict. Deck height, head milling, lifters used, cam base circle, lifter pre load, all alter the push rod length required. What you need to do is adjust the push rod when the lifter is on the base circle. Easiest way to do that is to position the engine at TDC for the number 1 cylinder firing. Both valves are closed, so you can adjust both #1 intake and exhaust. If using a full set of adjustable push rods, you mark your balancer in 90* increments, then turn the engine 90* and do the next cylinder in the firing order, #8, then another 90*, #4, and so on through the firing order. Or you can use one adjustable push rod and adjust one push rod at each corner of the engine. Measure the push rod lengths and order the correct push rod length.
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

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