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Bent push rod, is it a problem?

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Old 06-14-2021 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by HD Kowboi
Getting back to the main focus of the post, I would be concerned first of all as to why it was bent in the first place.
Yeah they don't usually bend stuck valve maybe?
 
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Old 06-14-2021 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by HD Kowboi
Getting back to the main focus of the post, I would be concerned first of all as to why it was bent in the first place.
Could be just a defective push rod. They flex a bit all of the time when in use and I've seen stock pushrods bend before. Check the offending valve to ensure it's not stuck in its guide or the valve is bent.
 
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