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Old May 13, 2023 | 01:40 PM
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I have 2 sets of pushrods. Harley SE, and S&S quickies. The hollow of the pushrod on the SE is a bigger diameter than the S&S. Does that or will that make a difference? Has anyone ever experienced a pushrod hollow being blocked by debris of some kind?
 
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I'd be happy to run either brand. Doubtful the small difference in the hole diameter is going to make a difference. I can't imagine anything big enough to clog a pushrod would make it through the lifters. Never heard of a pushrod getting clogged up...that would have to be some seriously dirty oil for a long time.
 
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I just changed out my old tired S&S Lifters and Quickie Pushrods a few weeks ago and went with the SE Tapered Pushrods just for the bore diameter of the SE's. Went with Johnson Hylift Lifters just because they come hy-ly recommended...... this setup is a lot quieter then what I pulled out, but in all fairness, the S&S set up had 70k miles on them, sooooooo..........
 
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It is worthwhile to blow air through any pushrod when it's brand new before installing. Someone posted here that they did that and blew out a small bit of packing material of some sort.
 
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