Need a push rod length checking tool

[ksquared 13]

So far, I haven't been able to find a push rod length checking tool for my 428 FE. Looking for one with a ball on one end and a cup on the other. I think the range should be around 9.25 to 10.25 inches long. No luck with Summint or Jegs. My local speed shop found nothing. Anyone have a source for such a tool?

[Fordrevhead 29]

Email Tech@Alexsparts.com, they can make you a proper custom tool and provide the pushrods as well.

[ksquared 13]

Thanks for the link. Never heard of them.:thumbup1:

[ksquared 13]

I just learned from another list that Jegs has item 555-80683 for $11.99 that looks like it should do the trick.

[MustangChuck 16]

If you have an old set of push rods, you can make your own I have a spare set of 302 push rods and if I change my cam, I will definitely give it a try.

 

Chuck

Edited August 14, 2012 by MustangChuck

[ksquared 13]

Just to be complete on this subject: the Jegs item 555-80683 is a pushrod length checker tool with ball/ball ends. A 3/8 cup tip is available under part number 555-80673. The overall length range is 9 to 10.170 inches which should work for the FE. Summit or others may have something similar, I don't know. BTW the wording on the Jegs website for the above items is misleading as it describes a master kit item 555-80670 which is neat but quite a bit more expen$ive. Of course there is the DIY approach...