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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 05:49 AM
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Can the stock pushrod covers be reused? I was watching S&S's video on cam changes and the guy said the stock cover is too long to access the nuts to adjust. I am getting ready to buy the stuff to do a cam swap and currently I am in the process of researching what all I need. I am either going to get Andrews for around $110 or S&S for around $90 vs. S&S's kit wich include new covers for $180.
 
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You can but it's a very tight fit to adjust. I did it using Andrews. But I believe the SE adjustable would be easier than any, im just say'n.
 
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Depends on the brand of adjustables that you use. For example, the Fuel Moto rods are designed for use with the stock tubes.

Like mentioned above, it might be a tight space to work with.
 
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Spend the extra $$ and get Smith Brothers fast install PR's.
 
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