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Private Classifieds / Re: Billet steel cross bolt main caps
« Last post by frankenfords on February 04, 2026, 11:16:24 PM »
Just received two pairs of Cody’s billet steel caps. They look beautiful, looking forward to putting them into service at some point in the hopefully not too distant future!

Thanks Cody!
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FE Technical Forum / Re: holley fast idle solenoid on a tunnel wedge 2x4 with 4160's?
« Last post by Jb427 on February 04, 2026, 10:36:27 PM »
I hope to do some testing over the weekend to see what rpm I need for a good idle before I can start making a custom bracket

Here is a pick of the out of the box bracket It is not even close
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Private Classifieds / WTB 65/66 Mustang Door
« Last post by Chrisss31 on February 04, 2026, 10:32:14 PM »
Looking for a 65/66 Mustang driver's side door shell.  I'm hoping to find a rust free door that still has the textured interior side.  ctravinski@yahoo.com
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3/8" pushrods
« Last post by Barry_R on February 04, 2026, 07:49:12 PM »
Kinda backing up Brett's comments.  On solid roller stuff I consider that .135 as a minimum, and prefer .165 wall if I can get it. 
Solid roller stuff needs to be as stiff as possible.  With lash on a solid roller I prefer not to have oil holes in the pushrod unless using the T&D race rockers where pushrod oiling is mandatory.
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Private Classifieds / Re: LOOKING FOR A 67 FAIRLANE
« Last post by BIGBLOCKHEAD on February 04, 2026, 01:42:26 PM »
Nice street car, drag strip once in awhile.  Not trailer equipped any more.  I live In Colo springs Co. Looking for the two door.

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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3/8" pushrods
« Last post by c9zx on February 04, 2026, 01:38:09 PM »
Thanks everyone. Brent, you had told me this before but thanks for repeating it. My NVRAM is not so NV anymore. Chuck (S)
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3/8" pushrods
« Last post by blykins on February 04, 2026, 01:25:37 PM »
As I mentioned in text, you should have room, but you need to buy a 3/8" pushrod length checker and check all 16 holes.  In theory, you should have room, but the reality is that nothing works out like that.  You will have some that have plenty of room, some are close. 

With a solid roller, I like to use the biggest/thickest pushrod I can get.  In your case, if you can fit a 3/8", then a 3/8" .135" wall pushrod.  Don't worry about the oil hole. 

In addition, prime the oil pump with the intake off, because you'll probably end up modifying the lifters to push enough oil to the pushrods.   I have a video on how to do that if you need it. 
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FE Technical Forum / Re: 3/8" pushrods
« Last post by fairlaniac on February 04, 2026, 01:00:57 PM »
Keep in mind one thing. Chances of any or all of you pushrods to position centered in the pushrod bore of the intake are slim to none. As the valve train goes through it's motions, the middle of the push rod may get close to rubbing or will rub the bore. All just FYI.
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FE Technical Forum / 3/8" pushrods
« Last post by c9zx on February 04, 2026, 10:01:35 AM »
I'm ready to order pushrods and I want to order 3/8". Block deck is 10.150" and square, heads are TFS un-milled, HS rockers (ball and ball oil through pushrod), BAM solid roller lifters, intake is ED RPM. The pushrod hole in the intake is .625" which leaves .125 in all directions with a 3/8" pushrod. I think the pushrods will clear the intake. However, I'd really appreciate those with a similar build to share your experience using 3/8 pushrods.

I'd also like input on wall thickness for the 3/8" pushrods as well as input on the oil hole size in the pushrod (restricted or not). My instincts are saying not to restrict but I'd like your input on the question.
Thanks, Chuck (S)
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FE Technical Forum / Re: HS rockers
« Last post by c9zx on February 04, 2026, 09:46:22 AM »
Thanks for the replies everyone. Chuck (S)
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