Yes, for solids be it roller or flat tappet that’s the way to do it.
With a hydro be it roller or flat tappet you run a very light checking spring so that the plunger does not compress.
Then once you find the length push rod needed you add .050” to that unless you plan on running near zero lash.
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Wernher Von Braun warned before his retirement from NASA back in 1972, that the next world war would be against the ETs!
And he was not talking about 1/8 or 1/4 mile ETs!
1) 1940s 100% silver 4 cup tea server set.
Two dry rotted 14 x 10 Micky Thompson slicks.
1) un-mailed in gift coupon from a 1972 box of corn flakes.
Two pairs of brown leather flip flops, never seen more then 2 mph.
Education is what your left with once you forget things!
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