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Engines and Components› Camshafts and Valvetrain
COMP Cams
1Pc G-Plate Ford 3/8 Pushrod 7/16 Stud
SKU: C007 4838-1
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Overview
They are essential for high-rpm motors, ensuring pushrods remain aligned with lifter cups and rocker arms, preventing deflection or sideways movement. The guideplates feature exact stud placement and rounded contact points, requiring machine work for installation.
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Part #: 4838-1
- Single guide plate
Hardened and black oxide coated for durability, this raised one-piece guide plate is designed for Ford 429-460 engines with 7/16" studs and 3/8" pushrods.
This product may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Vehicle Symptoms
- Valvetrain noise at high RPM
- Pushrod wear or bending
- Rocker arm misalignment on stud
- Loss of power above 4500 RPM
- Inconsistent valve lift
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| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Part Number | C007 4838-1 |
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