If the GM 350 lifter rods are rubbing against the cylinder head, it could be due to incorrect installation or alignment issues, such as improperly positioned lifters or misplaced pushrods. Additionally, excessive wear on the components or using the wrong rocker arm ratio may lead to misalignment. It's also possible that the cylinder heads are not designed for the specific camshaft setup, causing interference. To resolve the issue, inspect the lifter assembly and head clearance for any irregularities.
take off the valve cover,remove the rockers,take off the intake manifold take out the push rods,then pull out the lifter,if the lifter is mushroomed you may need to get a lifter puller
Take a pushrod and push down on the plunger in the lifter. A hydraulic lifter is spring loaded.
Push rods bend when there is no more clearance between valves and that no. 3 piston. There could be a foreign object sitting on top of that piston...or those valves set too tight.
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350 Historically a 396 has valve and lifter problems. A 350, of which I have owned a half a dozen, are great motors.
65 ft-lbs on cylinder heads and 45 ft-lbs on connecting rods
The 1997 Chevrolet 350 lifter will feel springy if the wrong O-ring is installed. There could have been to all rings install, accidentally.
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45 lbs
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45lb Rods 65/75 main inter/outer45lb
PUSH rods and rocker arms... yes.