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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Madnss
its vee twins way or the incorrect way haha


not at all,folks want solid P/rods,more power to you,we just don't use them here.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 07:14 AM
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The only thing I know any more, is that Jeremiah, was a bullfrog.......
Not talking drag bike, car tire bike, scooter, or a hit/miss engine.
MANY reasons to use an adj pushrod to establish PROPER lifter pre-load.
Base circle, cylinder length, rocker arm, case deck dimension, etc, etc, etc, etc.
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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Rite on kirby.

Correct hillside.


If the o.p wants non adjustable then he needs to use adjustables and then measure to get correct length rods made. Or take the manufacturer s word, fueling, I wouldn't do that.

Honestly, I've never heard of big twins using non adjustable push rods. I've just kept mine that way in my xl. Like I said o.p. you're going to have to use adjustable to get your length.
 
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I'm also trying to get every ounce of hp out of my build and eliminate any chance of human error. That's my only two reasons. Good luck
 
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 01:52 PM
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We have a tool we purchased yeeeeears ago to establish pushrod length in engines of unknown pushrod dimensions.
Works well, and we would always use an adjustable to be able to use different cams, etc, etc, etc.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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Had an adjustable rod come loose and the fact that they are quieter and perform better and are the same price......it's a no brainer......
 
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
We have a tool we purchased yeeeeears ago to establish pushrod length in engines of unknown pushrod dimensions.
Works well, and we would always use an adjustable to be able to use different cams, etc, etc, etc.
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Tool???????
 
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