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Old May 2, 2019 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by plongson
Is "Greg" the only one making the fat pushrod? Looks pretty simple...anyone with a lathe and a mill can rip one out.
What puzzles me the most is, if the theory is to install a larger diameter push rod to stem the flow of oil through a tighter passage way, WHY is there a flat milled in the rod?? Seems to defeat the entire concept.
the original design did have a flat milled along the length. The newest design does not.
 
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Originally Posted by plongson
Is "Greg" the only one making the fat pushrod? Looks pretty simple...anyone with a lathe and a mill can rip one out.
What puzzles me the most is, if the theory is to install a larger diameter push rod to stem the flow of oil through a tighter passage way, WHY is there a flat milled in the rod?? Seems to defeat the entire concept.
Why would you want to screw him out of all his good work??

Its a reasonable price and it solves the problem...
 
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Old May 2, 2019 | 08:57 PM
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Why would you want to screw him out of all his good work??

Its a reasonable price and it solves the problem...
just got in touch with Greg a few hours ago and ordered one....seems like a legit dude and I am glad to pay him for spending his time on an expensive lathe that he had to purchase, and not to mention fix what the MOCO won’t.
 
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spending his time on an expensive lathe that he had to purchase
really ????
 
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really ????
tools cost money.....
 
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tools cost money.....
yes they do but I believe he had a CNC Shop do them so what "new lathe did he have to buy?"
 
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Who said anything about screwing Greg. Jez, some of you guys are ready to fight at the drop of the hat and just want to argue.
Get out and ride instead.
 
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Who said anything about screwing Greg. Jez, some of you guys are ready to fight at the drop of the hat and just want to argue.
Get out and ride instead.
Right on dude.
 
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Originally Posted by Porkwrice
just got in touch with Greg a few hours ago and ordered one....seems like a legit dude and I am glad to pay him for spending his time on an expensive lathe that he had to purchase, and not to mention fix what the MOCO won’t.
I'm happy for you! You spent money and at the same time you saved the MOCO a couple hundred by not making them fix your transfer issue.....
 
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I'm happy for you! You spent money and at the same time you saved the MOCO a couple hundred by not making them fix your transfer issue.....
Been waiting on Harley for 3 years... Had enough waiting. Want to ride. The end.
 
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