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turbodave
dave cox

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04/30/2018 03:00PM

Main British Car:
SD1

Adjustable pushrods
Posted by: turbodave
Date: June 15, 2021 01:23PM

Seems like using adjustable pushrods would make life a lot easier than using the wire down the lifter, especially when changing heads or moving parts between blocks.

Real Steel (UK) have a set for $350 (ish).

Pretty sure I can get cheaper stateside? Any suggestions?


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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02/29/2008 08:29PM

Main British Car:
1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: Adjustable pushrods
Posted by: mgb260
Date: June 15, 2021 02:45PM

Dave, Give Smith Brothers a call.


roverman
Art Gertz
Winchester, CA.
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04/24/2009 11:02AM

Main British Car:
74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L

Re: Adjustable pushrods
Posted by: roverman
Date: July 26, 2021 07:18PM

IMHO., I would spend those $'s on Volvo adjustable rockers/shafts/ stands.. Run 8k rpm. in my Huffaker GT-1, no problem.
Art.


minorv8
Jukka Harkola

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04/08/2009 06:50AM

Main British Car:
Morris Minor Rover V8

Re: Adjustable pushrods
Posted by: minorv8
Date: July 27, 2021 01:38AM

I had a set of Real Steel adjustable pushrods. I was not 100 % convinced about their reliability especially with heavier springs. Never used them and sold them to a friend. He has run them in a std 3.9 engine without any issues.

I can't remember the thread size on the adjusters but it looked a bit small to my taste.

As for Volvo setup, finding a set in good condition may be difficult.

I have used Comp pushrods but you need to do a dummy build and use measuring pushrods to determine correct length.


turbodave
dave cox

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SD1

Re: Adjustable pushrods
Posted by: turbodave
Date: July 27, 2021 08:34AM

Hey Art,
I know the Volvo rocker shaft is a larger dia than the rover; Did you machine the standard posts or make new? Did you use the outrigger supports on the volvo shafts?


roverman
Art Gertz
Winchester, CA.
(3188 posts)

Registered:
04/24/2009 11:02AM

Main British Car:
74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L

Re: Adjustable pushrods
Posted by: roverman
Date: July 27, 2021 04:41PM

"rockers/shafts/stands". If "Rocker Arm Rebuilders", still in business, gave me a discount for for buying (2) sets.
Art.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Adjustable pushrods
Posted by: rficalora
Date: August 14, 2021 01:50PM

Dave, you can order pushrods in just about any length in 0.050 increments. Some companies even do 0.025. So use an adjustable pushrod like this with light checker springs to determine the length you need and then order accordingly. The adjustable pushrods come in a few lengths so pick one that gets your current ones in about the middle of the range.

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