Pushrods w Chrome or Black Covers???
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Arlen Ness... 10 gauge collection. Plan to add a few things from them. I ordered direct- they're offering free shipping bc of COVID even though they're 20 minutes from my house. I have a sales guy if you want 10% off.
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I dont like to spend more than I need to when it comes to the looks department. But I also would use the stock tubes and upgrade my pushrods to Feuling Perfect fit push rods. I have never liked the idea of adding a possible failure point to a vehicle, and adjustable pushrods are just that in my eyes.
But as stated before, its your bike. Do what you want.
But as stated before, its your bike. Do what you want.
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OP: Put the chrome covers back on, too much black on a bike is boring (and you see it everywhere).
Not common, but I have had 2 of them come loose, first time was no issue, second time cost me a lifter.
They are in the bottom of a shop drawer now, and the one piece pushrods are in the engine.
One piece pushrods are lighter and all you need, the engine has hydraulic lifters so no adjustment is necessary.
Yeah, you must remove the rocker boxes to remove the pushrods, but it isn`t rocket science to pull a rocker box...
Not common, but I have had 2 of them come loose, first time was no issue, second time cost me a lifter.
They are in the bottom of a shop drawer now, and the one piece pushrods are in the engine.
One piece pushrods are lighter and all you need, the engine has hydraulic lifters so no adjustment is necessary.
Yeah, you must remove the rocker boxes to remove the pushrods, but it isn`t rocket science to pull a rocker box...
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common, no. But what I have seen is that people dont know how to adjust them correctly, sometimes people assume the thread pitch is the same as the brand they are used to and they adjust them using the incorrect specs, and sometimes they just dont get them torqued properly with the appropriate thread locker for the brand.
They are faster for sure, but I like 100% reliability over speed.
Its all personal preference in the end, and know what you are working with and how to properly set it up.
They are faster for sure, but I like 100% reliability over speed.
Its all personal preference in the end, and know what you are working with and how to properly set it up.
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From: Grays Creek, NC
That looks great, mine are all chrome and I hate it. I have a new black D&D Boarzilla arriving next week, I might swap out the covers at the same time. I already have adjustable 120r Tman pushrods so it should be easy.
How is the black on your D&D holding up? I've seen some have rust issues, your's looks perfect.
