The pushrod valvetrain, while having great advantages for engine packaging, has the distinct disadvantage of not having a very direct connection between cam and valve, as is the case with overhead cam (OHC) engines. Even in the case where finger followers with roller bearings are used, the stiffness of the system is higher than is typically the case with an overhead valve (pushrod) system. As has been stated in previous RET-Monitor articles on pushrods, efforts are always being made to...