Measuring Push-rod length

[NMike]

i bought a pushrod length tool. how do i set it?

do i set it to zero on the lifter or push the plunger down a little bit?

i have it mocked up right now and the lifter is not full of oil, dry inside.

[Challenger340]

You want the Plunger in the Hydraulic Lifter down, or "compressed" about .030" from the top where it normally rests uncompressed against the snap ring at the top.
Bob.

[NMike]

so measure it with the plunger at the top, then add .030 to the length.

thanks.