Fuel push rod question ( noise )

[Bruce in southern OH]

Koates, first as I was told, you would not cut the cam in the first place ( umbrella would not work ) , second I put the 8.87" rod back in. If you read my post the two intakes, cast or aluminum ( I have ) measure the same from flat surface to top of location opening for fuel pump tower. If I do find a use of 7.87 rod I will remember Kubes advice to have it hardened. Would rather make something than pay for China Junk, thank you for the info, Bruce
( just came from a car meeting and several of the seventy year plus men in attendance placed shims and pieces of leather in the pump end back in the day )