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My Competition Cams hardened pushrod broke. The balls at both ends snapped. Anyone know why? It was about 5 degrees out when it happened. I haven't raced in a couple months. They aren't even a year old. I have hardened guide plates and stock cam. The pushrods are 5/16 stock length. Thanks for any feedback.
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'91 LX vert,t5,ported/polished/milled.030 e7 heads,1.94/1.60 valves,triple valve springs,1.6rr,K&N,glasspacks w/dumps,March pulley set and a/c eliminator,electric fans