thanks too all, and it appears stock length rod is 100 thousands longer than the ones in my engine.OK, gang, thanks for all the advise, help, info, etc...
After doing & checking all that you have provided, I removed the valve covers to re-look at pushrods. They were new in appearence, and after checking more saw one loose. So I looked closer and realized one was "broke" the "Y" ball/cup top 3/8" of one rod had complete come seperated from the shaft and had mushroomed the shaft top approx at least 1/32" or more. So Now I will look for one pushrod for hyd ilfter but ball end rocker, for a short time until I buy a complete set from ? any suggestions here ?
Summitt ?
thanks