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What were the different sizes of push rods used from 1937 thru 1953 in the 216 engine?
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1929-32 12"
1933 Master 12 43/64"
1934 Standard 11 1/2"
1934-36 (207 engine) 13 11/64"
1937-37 (with original lifters that had the push rod going deep down into the lifter) 12 47/64"
1940-53 216 (and 1937-39 if newer lifters were installed that have the push rod sitting on top of the lifter) 10 7/16"
1941-55 235 WITH solid lifters 10 37/64"
1950-52 PowerGlide 11 1/4"
1953-62 Hyd. lifter and 1956-62 All, 11 13/32"
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There are only 2 sizes for 216 engines.
1937-39 12 47/64"
1940-52 10 7/16"
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The longer pushrods show up on eBay on occasion. I've been told EGGE sells them new.
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