[Boiler]

I'm looking for a set for a 70 RA IV but can't find anyone who sells them.

[GRX]

http://www.compperformancegroupstore..._Code=PontMisc

[jm455ho]

I have a set of guide plates and pushrods. Used. How much are they worth?

[Old Man Taylor]

Originally Posted by GRX

http://www.compperformancegroupstore..._Code=PontMisc

Those are the wrong size. The RAIV pushrods are 11/16" in diameter. If all else fails you can widen the gap in the standard 5/16" guide plates.

[b-man]

Originally Posted by Old Man Taylor

Those are the wrong size. The RAIV pushrods are 11/16" in diameter. If all else fails you can widen the gap in the standard 5/16" guide plates.

11/32".

[Richie Hoffman]

I have 2 sets of 11/32 guide plates call me 516 316 -5914

[wheneaglesfly]

I have a full set of RAIV Guideplates, 11/32" pushrods, Special Longer Rocker studs also used on the RAV, 1.65 Rockers with 7/16" pivot balls, Dual Jam Locknuts, & Upper oil deflectors, & Thin lockdown nuts.

I don't want to sell.
I know rhe Value is more than $5.00 bucks.

I used them Racing in the past.
Took the action with virtual no wear.

Upgraded to Crower Enduro Stainless Rockers.

[Old Man Taylor]

Originally Posted by b-man

11/32".

Thanks for the correction, 11/16" would be pretty big.

[Skip Fix]

I know back in the day HO Racing talked about just using a 11/32 pushrod shoved in the 5/16 "stock" guideplates to enlarge them.

[wheneaglesfly]

Smith Brothers will make You 11/32" pushrods.
Even get them in Titanium .
You need $$$$ for Titanium pushrods.
BBC Corporate Race Loves Titanium pushrods.

Not really needed in Poncho Pontiac V8.
Valvetrain toss weight is light.
Modern Race heads have huge valves.
2.30-2.500" intakes.

I tried making 11/32 "pushrod guide plates from stock 5/16.
The guideplates broke in my Bench vise.
Super hard Carburized steel alloy.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by Old Man Taylor

Thanks for the correction, 11/16" would be pretty big.

Wouldn't have to worry about them bending!

[Skip Fix]

FWIW the Melling style 11/32 pushrods are not very strong. I bent one just spinning motor over by hand when rocker got in a bind! Why UI went 3/8" on that RAIV motor.

[Gary H]

Modify the 5/16 guide plates by taking a old 11/32 ra 4 pushrod and tap it with a hammer into the 5/16 opening. Then carefully "tweek it" back and forth to open it up a little more for clearance for the 11/32 pushrods. I've done it many times and works fine.

[mgarblik]

If push rod length or strength is an issue for you, Manton also makes 11/32" in various wall thickness and any length. Yes the OE 5/16" can carefully be opened-up for the 11/32 size.

[Boiler]

Thanks everyone, we picked up a set yesterday.