Thread: got my truck running but almost had a huge problem rocker popped off push rod
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Old 08-20-2013, 12:25 PM   #14
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Re: got my truck running but almost had a huge problem rocker popped off push rod
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Originally Posted by bbcmudtruck View Post
Also, if your running a hydraulic cam, be sure to add some zinc additive to your oil. The newer motor oil doesn't have enough zinc in it to keep hydraulic cams alive. Also, pull all of your push tubes and blow through them with an air gun.
You mean flat tappet cams. Hydraulic and solid.

There are hydraulic roller cams as well.

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