14K views · 432 reactions | Push rod installation in progress — every movement measured, every step focused. Reliability begins with the dedication you don’t see on the outside. #fblifestyle #caterpillar #G3516 #thegasengine #pushrod #overhauling #work #dedication | The Gas Engine | Facebook

15 reactions | Checking pushrod length | Steve V's Automotive | Facebook

Measuring for pushrod length on a flat tappet, stock rocker motor. Using the checker, the range is 7.8 to 8.8 Verify stem heights are close, I like within. 010. That means my head guy takes pride in his work and we can use one length pushrod on this bank. Spin the checker out until zero lash. Zero lash is when you have light drag rotating the pushrod and the rocker had no slop. Count the number of turns. In example. 17.5 x.050 for each turn. Here we get .875, take .875 add to 7.8 and you get 8.6

1.5M views · 44K reactions | It's time to wrap up assembly for our Chevy small block 406 engine. To give the right amount of breathing power, we added a new set of heads from Summit Racing Equipment before putting on the finishing touches. All that is left is to decide on the color to paint it. | PowerNation TV | Facebook