SBC guide plate ?

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Originally Posted by rod

I have at least one pushrod guide plate, which needs to be split to get the rocker square on the valve stem.
since I assume these plates are hard, probably a band saw will not work [or will it?]. what is the best and or easiest way to split a plate?

Thanks Rod in AZ

Band saw has always worked for me. After you set them properly in place, weld them together in place to prevent any movement.