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Comp Cams 455ci Olds Magnum 1.6 Magnum Rocker Arm & Pushrod Kit #1442-KIT - Anyone use this kit? I need an upgrade to my stock valve train rebuild but needs to fit under stock notched valve covers. Mostly for weekend cruiser & doing burnouts.

Fun71

I have them on my 350 with Mr Gasket poly locks instead of the crappy stamped nuts that come with the kit. I used the thicker rubber valve cover gaskets and don't have any clearance issues.

Oh yeah, I have different push rods as well as the ones that come in the kit for the350 were the wrong length.

oddball

+1
Pushrods are weak and may not be the right length. Pinch nuts are a PITA. But, it's a quick and relatively cheap way to get an adjustable valvetrain that is fine for near-stock springs.
If you get the short (1") polylocks then they'll fit under stock valve covers easily. Might need a ticker or double gaskets.

brownbomber77

You could use Ford Motorsport pedestal roller rockers.... They bolt right into the 5/16 holes and fit under a stock valve cover. I was able to use a stock length pushrod on mine, too.

brownbomber77

These...


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-302-351...JYsMgX&vxp=mtr

Olds64

I used that kit on my 455. I also used the pushrods provided in the kit. It's great!

cdaolds

have been using that kit since 2004. zero issues 10k miles 200 + 1/4 mile runs at 12.30-12.70 at 110 with the odd hit of nos. cam is 231 239 dur 517 and 541 lift. 1442 kit seems to be ok so far.