Originally Posted by polyspheric
Remember that (although it's frequently the easiest way) a larger round hole does not track the actual path of the pushrod tube as it cycles.
The relief hole's actual shape has a length (on the crank axis) of the tube OD + safety margin, but the cross (left-right) axis is 2 holes this size joined by a relief that allows the full in-out swing of the rocker arm (not an ellipse, the sides are parallel). This will depend in part on your rocker ratio - high ratio rockers are commonly made by shortening the tappet (short) lever, which increases the sweep of the adjuster. If you're copying a known-to-be-safe similar engine, beware of cam & rocker differences.
Well said.I have center located push rods in the roller lifter 1.5 rockers.I opened the oil drain holes to help from the head gasket and after market block covering a lot of the holes open area but I think it would help in any case.


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