push rod ?

but they are the same length. i guess i should compare the size of the ends a little better to make sure they are not larger. but i guess they must be larger if they are not resting up in that little cupped area of the rocker.

it seems to look fine turning it over by hand but that is just very slow compared to when it is actually running. so i guess i need to make sure that all is well before putting it together

ill get some pics of what im talking about