Are the pushrods supposed to be perfectly straight? (1 Viewer)

[GreenFJ40]

I'm slowely putting everything back together after replacing the head gasket, new/used intake manifold, etc... As I was reinstalling the pushrods, I noticed a few were not perfectly straight, is that normal? I usually over analyze everything, but this has got me wondering, could this cause my valve adjustment to flucuate?
TIA!

 

[HawkDriver]

I've never heard of "bent" rods being used. I would get some new/used ones if it were me. Someone else might say different. Sucks man.

 

[andrewfarmer]

They're meant to be straight. If they're bent, they'll bend more. Replace them!

 

[FLFJ40]

They are supposed to be straight but if they are bent it won't affect your adjustment so long as they don't bend more.

 

[VTFJ40]

They are supposed to be straight but if they are bent it won't affect your adjustment so long as they don't bend more.

Can't agree with this. Replace them.

 

[CRZRJames]

Unless you want to be back in there in 10K or 15K miles, you should put in straight push rods, new or reground lifters and cam.

My .02

James

 

[HI^C]

new or reground lifters and cam

curious about this? please explain.