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COMP Cams
Pont 5/16 Guide Plates Flat Type 7/16 Stud Size
SKU: C007 4851-8
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Part #: 4851-8
- Full set of (8) flat, 1-piece, non-adjustable guide plates
- For 5/16" diameter pushrods and 7/16" Rocker Studs
- Fits AMC 290-to-401 c.i.d. and Pontiac 350-to-455 c.i.d. V8 using stereo lithography Techniques for an accurate fit
- Feature exact Stud placement and rounded contact points
- Necessary for high lift/spring pressure environments of performance engines
- Hardened and black oxide finished
Hardened and black oxide coated for durability, this flat one-piece guide plate set is designed for Pontiac 350-455 and AMC 290-401 engines with 7/16" studs and 5/16" 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
- Loud ticking or clattering from valvetrain at high RPM
- Loss of power or misfire under hard acceleration
- Pushrod wear or bending after performance upgrades
- Inconsistent valve lash requiring frequent adjustments
- Valvetrain instability causing rough idle after high-RPM runs
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| Brand | COMP Cams |
| Part Number | C007 4851-8 |
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