EZ pushrods downsides?
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EZ pushrods downsides?
Maybe a stupid question, but are there any downsides to using the EZ install pushrods???? I know easier isn't always better, and usually isn't. But are there any actual downsides, other than the cost that is?
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I researched and searched this myself before i pulled the trigger. i was gonna go through the top and re-use my stock rods but i finally bought as set of SE adj rods. So easy to put in and so quiet. i forgot to tighten one like some dombass....fixed it on the side of the road with a pair of pliers, screwdriver and wrench.
Do you think i tighten them this time lol...
So the only downside is cost to me. but in the end it was a lot lest complicated than going through the top.
Do you think i tighten them this time lol...
So the only downside is cost to me. but in the end it was a lot lest complicated than going through the top.
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What may be considered as down sides are the fact that adjustables must be adjusted which means that there is always the chance for human error and down time for readjustment. There is always the possibility that the adjustables can "unadjust" but it dioesn't happen very often.
If you don't plan on making changes in the future and the valve train stack up height including any head decking, thinner head gaskets and differences in cam base circle will allow the use of stock pushrods, retaining the stockers saves money and eliminates the extra work of adjusting and any possibility of "unadjustment".
However, if you think you wil be in and out of the cam chest in the future, adjsutables will save some time.
If you don't plan on making changes in the future and the valve train stack up height including any head decking, thinner head gaskets and differences in cam base circle will allow the use of stock pushrods, retaining the stockers saves money and eliminates the extra work of adjusting and any possibility of "unadjustment".
However, if you think you wil be in and out of the cam chest in the future, adjsutables will save some time.
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Not really a problem but, they do weigh more. May have problems only if you have high lift and high rpm with stock springs. Then again who is going to have stock springs if you are going to build a high rpm engine. : )
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During the removal then install of the tank, rocker covers, rocker arms... I thought it was a mistake not to use adj's. Once everything was back together the extra time was well spent. Knowing that the engine was together correctly and no worries about things loosening or not being adj'd correctly was worth the extra effort to me. Keep it simple always works best in my world. lol Search and you will find lots of people have had problems with adj's. That being said, lots of people have not had problems.
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The only problem I've had with adjustables was the fact they are a sixteenth of an inch larger in diameter and they were hitting the push rod tubes and popping out of the socket on the rocker arm causing a click and a lot of side pressure on the rod. If I were to do it today I would get the new tapered ones from Screaming Eagle. I think there might be another brand making them now but I'm not sure. So my two cents, go with tapered adjustables or use the stock ones.
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Thanks all for that, I'd like to hear any horror stories if there are any out there. And the SE tapered adjustable is exactly what I was looking at. Seems it's a good move to check the cam chest fairly often, about ever 10k miles if you have the stock tensioners, maybe even every 5 if you're that crazy about the possible wear, but I think 10 would be good. And for me that would be twice a year, once I move and have a year round riding season that will be closer to 3 maybe 4 times a year......just to save time I'll probably go with the adjustables.
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The pushrod tubes have a burr on the tops that can be very easily removed.
Check out Smith Brothers Easy install.
They used to have something for the TC. I know cause I have them. May have sold the rights cause they are not listed now.
Trying to think where?
Took me awhile but seems like I have seen the easy pushrods for the TC are now sold by FUELING. If so they are the best in that department.
Good, or not so good ,with easy pushrods is the, "exposed threads". How much?. The least the better. Strength thing.
Check out Smith Brothers Easy install.
They used to have something for the TC. I know cause I have them. May have sold the rights cause they are not listed now.
Trying to think where?
Took me awhile but seems like I have seen the easy pushrods for the TC are now sold by FUELING. If so they are the best in that department.
Good, or not so good ,with easy pushrods is the, "exposed threads". How much?. The least the better. Strength thing.
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Really? I didn't weight them but my fuel moto adj pushrods felt lighter than the stockers I took out......
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Ok well I have the tapered SE pushrods and I can tell you they weigh more then the stock non adjustables. Maybe your pushrods have thinner side wall and or lighter material.