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Farmstore34 · 06-07-2008, 01:51 AM

Hi all,
Quick question- if the poor idle on my 72 350 is because of bent pushrods, would I be able to hear them ticking (from excessive rocker clearance)? Short of tearing the motor down I cannot find anything wrong, I have a rough, poor idle but it runs fine above 1800rpm. A couple of people have suggested bent pushrods but I don't hear any unusual noises from the engine. Thanks!

06-07-2008, 01:51 AM	#1
Farmstore34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 109	Bent pushrods? Hi all, Quick question- if the poor idle on my 72 350 is because of bent pushrods, would I be able to hear them ticking (from excessive rocker clearance)? Short of tearing the motor down I cannot find anything wrong, I have a rough, poor idle but it runs fine above 1800rpm. A couple of people have suggested bent pushrods but I don't hear any unusual noises from the engine. Thanks!