Reasons for pushrods jumping off are bent pushrods, over revving, weak
valve springs, stuck valves, bad valve train geometry, binding valve
springs from increased cam lift, and incorrect rocker assembly. - Jim
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mymgmidget [SMTP:Mymgmidget@aol.com]
>Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 1998 6:50 PM
>To: Spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
>Subject: Scary Day with the rebuild
>
>Hi everyone......
>
>Bedded in the new cam on Sunday after total everything rebuild. Every thing
>goin fine until today. Starting out from a red light .... Wham .... Pop,
>Pop,
>Pop.
>Shut it down quickly. Took off the valve cover and there it was... a pushrod
>off the rocker. The valve adjuster nut was tight. Any sugesstions ??? When
>we adjusted the valves, I was sure that one was adjusted !!! It only had 23
>miles since the rebuild !!!
>
>Thanks,
>Mike
>
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