What is the purpose of a guide plate?

A guide plate sits between the cylinder head and the rocker arm. Its main job is to keep the pushrod centered in its bore, especially under the stress of high-lift camshafts and stiff valve springs, preventing wear and ensuring consistent valve operation.

Does this guide plate come with hardware?

This product is for the guide plate only. It is designed to work with your existing 7/16" rocker studs and 3/8" pushrods.

What makes this guide plate 'raised'?

The raised design helps to maintain a more consistent angle and alignment for the pushrod, particularly when used with aftermarket camshafts that have higher lift profiles or when using stiffer valve springs that can cause the pushrod to angle more dramatically.

COMP Cams Guide Plate FC 3/8 4804-1

Name: COMP Cams Guide Plate FC 3/8
Brand: COMP Cams
Price: 14.95 USD
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COMP Cams Guide Plate FC 3/8

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COMP Cams Guide Plate FC 3/8. A raised, one-piece guide plate for Ford Cleveland engines that keeps pushrods aligned under high spring pressure.

Key Features

Fits 1970-1974 Ford and Mercury vehicles.
Designed for 3/8" diameter pushrods and 7/16" rocker studs.
Raised, one-piece design keeps pushrods properly aligned.
Hardened steel construction with a black oxide finish for durability.
Necessary for high lift and high spring pressure performance engines.
Ensures exact stud placement and rounded contact points for pushrods.

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Product Details

If you're rebuilding the top end of a Ford Cleveland engine, especially one that's going to see higher spring pressures or more aggressive camshafts, you'll want to make sure your pushrods are staying perfectly aligned. This COMP Cams FC 3/8 guide plate is designed to do just that. It's a raised, one-piece unit that fits snugly around your 3/8" pushrods and works with 7/16" rocker studs, ensuring they stay centered in their bores.

This guide plate is made from hardened steel and finished with a black oxide coating for durability. The raised design and precise stud placement help maintain exact alignment, which is crucial when you're dealing with the increased valve spring pressures found in performance applications. It's a well-built piece that helps prevent premature wear on your pushrods and valve guides.

This guide plate fits a range of Ford and Mercury vehicles from the early 70s, including models like the Ford Mustang, Torino, and Mercury Cougar. It's a simple but important component for ensuring your engine's valvetrain operates smoothly and reliably.