adjustable pushrod choices
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From: Clearwater, Idaho
I used Smith Brothers (Fuel Moto are rebranded SB pushrods) because I've used them on automotive builds and the quality is as good as anyone else's pushrods. They can be a bit of a pain to adjust, but you generally only need to do it once if you do it right.
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From: Lorain Ohio
If you're not removing the rocker covers do yourself a favor an go with either screaming eagle or S&S quickies. I used SE before an it went fine but 2 got bent after a mistake while adjusting so to save a few bucks I went with the standard S&S since I was removing the lifter covers to replace the lifters.....big pain in the ***! The intake push rods wouldn't clear the lip on the lifter area. I used rivera in my evo an no problem there. I was going to go with fuel moto's but their directions made them sound less friendly to install.
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From: Indiana
thanks for the info everyone, I think I will go with the S&S. I like the price and they look to be made well. I used Smith brothers in a race car engine once. never considered them for the bike.
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For those interested we recently changed up the FM pushrods to a completely different design that users should find more user friendly, the Fuel Moto EZ Quick Install pushrods are easy to install and adjust, and they work with stock pushrod tubes. The fit all Milwaukee-8 and Twin Cam engines.
There is more info & full installation instructions at https://university.fuelmotousa.com/a...n-cam-engines/
Here is a video of the install procedure
There is more info & full installation instructions at https://university.fuelmotousa.com/a...n-cam-engines/
Here is a video of the install procedure
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From: Susanville CA
I used the S&S pushrods on my 2001 Road Glide. They worked well and were easy enough to install, however when it comes time to do my new bike I will use the S&S quickee pushrods because you don't have to remove the tappet blocks.
