PUSHROD crisis!

[nitesnyper]

Well lets just say I'm rebuilding my stock 3.1 motor out of my 1997 chevy lumina sedan. I had already bought a new set of pushrods(Stock). But while handling less important matters I happen to mix up the original intake and exhaust pushrods. Well I know the difference between the two, but my problem is not knowing which rod goes where as far as placement back into the engine. Man am I screwed! HELP Please!

[3100 MPFI]

intake pushrods are SHORTER, EXHAUST PUSHRODS are LONGER.

INTAKE - 144.18 mm (5.68 inches)
EXHAUST - 152.51 mm (6.0 inches)




Information taken from a GM 1996 W-body platform service manual, page 6A5A-26 3100 SFI V6 engine on-vehicle service L82 (VIN M)

[bszopi]

http://www.60degreev6.com/showthread.php?t=33807&garpg=2

[3400-95-Modified]

You could have also just drope them in, its almost 100% obvious when you put an exhaust pushrod on a intake lifter it's just not right.

[19Cutlass94]

You could have also just drope them in, its almost 100% obvious when you put an exhaust pushrod on a intake lifter it's just not right.

For someone who doesnt work with these engines all the time you might not tell the difference right away. I know theres been shops around here that have made that mistake. ( giving people the benefit of the doubt here )

But just match up the intake and exhaust pushrods to the motor. Youll be able to tell.

[3400-95-Modified]

This is true... sometimes I over estimate someone's knowledge because its like second nature to me...

[TazMan]

If you're asking which one goes where it's in this post. Good Luck

[talon2swords]

So what exactly happens if one was switched? I know people say it ruins the engine, but what are the initial symptoms?

[IsaacHayes]

Uhm, bent valves etc.

[talon2swords]

Uhm, bent valves etc.

LOL, yeah, I assume something horrible like that, I guess I meant things like performance, horrible noises, violently shaking engine, etc.

[IsaacHayes]

Well when you start it up you'll know somethings not right. It will run like crap or not run at all or even start and make a terrible noise.

[talon2swords]

Well when you start it up you'll know somethings not right. It will run like crap or not run at all or even start and make a terrible noise.

Ok, one reason I'm asking is that when I put a new LIM in my car (it has a noise problem--before and after) I'm paranoid that I may have screwed up the rods, but I think it runs and drives too good to have done that. I'm going to stop worrying about that part.

[3100 MPFI]

when i bent my valves, the engine just died and would not restart.