Fuel Moto pushrods
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From: ID Ho
Fuel Moto pushrods
Just had my 1st and hopefully last experience with them. I dont think you could design a worse set up if you tried! Why anybody would use anything other than the SE Tapered adjustables is beyond me!
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Ok......and your issue?
I have the fuel moto / smith bro`s adjustable PR`s & they can be a pita to adjust BUT - well worth it as they are a solid rod & IMHO a much better quality than the S&S
nothing wrong with the S&S set up - they just had some issues in the past "nut crackers" they were called, if you compare the S&S to the fuelmoto - the S&S are a "lighter" weight rod IMO - they just seem a little cheaper in the design / weight of the product.
If your issue was the tool to hold up the stock PR tube to make the adjustments then I understand - But there is a trick / learning curve to it - trust me I know! once you get it down its easy & well worth it. honestly you wont go wrong with either.
I have the fuel moto / smith bro`s adjustable PR`s & they can be a pita to adjust BUT - well worth it as they are a solid rod & IMHO a much better quality than the S&S
nothing wrong with the S&S set up - they just had some issues in the past "nut crackers" they were called, if you compare the S&S to the fuelmoto - the S&S are a "lighter" weight rod IMO - they just seem a little cheaper in the design / weight of the product.
If your issue was the tool to hold up the stock PR tube to make the adjustments then I understand - But there is a trick / learning curve to it - trust me I know! once you get it down its easy & well worth it. honestly you wont go wrong with either.
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Those are really Smith Brothers adjustable pushrods. FM just stuck there name on them. They are a pain to install but are a good part. Yes the SE tapers are much nicer to install and work about the same.
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Ok......and your issue?
I have the fuel moto / smith bro`s adjustable PR`s & they can be a pita to adjust BUT - well worth it as they are a solid rod & IMHO a much better quality than the S&S
nothing wrong with the S&S set up - they just had some issues in the past "nut crackers" they were called, if you compare the S&S to the fuelmoto - the S&S are a "lighter" weight rod IMO - they just seem a little cheaper in the design / weight of the product.
If your issue was the tool to hold up the stock PR tube to make the adjustments then I understand - But there is a trick / learning curve to it - trust me I know! once you get it down its easy & well worth it. honestly you wont go wrong with either.
I have the fuel moto / smith bro`s adjustable PR`s & they can be a pita to adjust BUT - well worth it as they are a solid rod & IMHO a much better quality than the S&S
nothing wrong with the S&S set up - they just had some issues in the past "nut crackers" they were called, if you compare the S&S to the fuelmoto - the S&S are a "lighter" weight rod IMO - they just seem a little cheaper in the design / weight of the product.
If your issue was the tool to hold up the stock PR tube to make the adjustments then I understand - But there is a trick / learning curve to it - trust me I know! once you get it down its easy & well worth it. honestly you wont go wrong with either.
Wasnt the tool, didnt have it, customer off the road, the whole design, 2 jamb nuts, loose adjuster, the screw on bottom end....using the stock length tubes....all a crap design, if you gave me a set Id throw them away, wouldnt even give to my worst enemy!
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Couple of things-- Yes, the FM pushrods are made by Smith Brothers. I'm looking at a set of them on my desk (Smith Brothers) as I type this. I will say this, the Smith Brothers items are second to none in quality, I've been using them in big block Chevy's for years. The disadvantage--yes, they take some tinkering to install, but there are quite a few Harley related chores that are at least an equal pain in the keister to accomplish, so no big deal here. The advantages--they work, and they retain the stock pushrod tubes, and at $45 cheaper than the SE tapered pushrods, that's $45 I can spend on gas, beer, or whatever.
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Couple of things-- Yes, the FM pushrods are made by Smith Brothers. I'm looking at a set of them on my desk (Smith Brothers) as I type this. I will say this, the Smith Brothers items are second to none in quality, I've been using them in big block Chevy's for years. The disadvantage--yes, they take some tinkering to install, but there are quite a few Harley related chores that are at least an equal pain in the keister to accomplish, so no big deal here. The advantages--they work, and they retain the stock pushrod tubes, and at $45 cheaper than the SE tapered pushrods, that's $45 I can spend on gas, beer, or whatever.
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Go have a liquid refreshment and allow your undies to un-bunch for a bit, my friend.
Peace, out.
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I'm with You 100%. I tried the fuel moto push rods once and won't do that again. Nothing against fuel moto but what a pita to adj. Went back to using s&s
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I use them all the time with higher lift cams. Smaller cams I use SE tapered. Never had a problem. If the jam nuts came loose. I'd bet the SB directions were not followed. I've never worried about weight on that side of the rocker.