Re: [Chrysler300] Solutions to the great compression/engine rebuild dilemma

[c300c@xxxx]

Hi Jonathan!
Your machinist should have known to shorten the valves by grinding off the 
stems to compensate for the change in assembled height of the valves. This 
precludes the need for changing the length of the pushrods. Once you grind 
the pushrods you lose some of the lift on that particular valve, and it can 
cause you trouble later if you should disassemble the engine again as the 
pushrods are very easy to get mixed up. Hope this helps.
300'ly, Gary Hagy