Key Features of Push Rods
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Material Composition:
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Push rods are typically made from steel or chrome-moly for durability and strength. High-performance applications may use lightweight materials like titanium. |
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Hollow or Solid Design:
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Push rods can be hollow or solid. Hollow push rods are lighter and allow for better oil flow through the engine, while solid push rods offer more rigidity. |
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Strength and Rigidity:
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Designed to withstand high forces, push rods must maintain their shape under stress to ensure accurate valve timing. High-performance push rods are often thicker and more rigid to minimize deflection. |
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Oil Passage:
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Some push rods are hollow to allow oil to flow through them, providing lubrication to the rocker arms and other valvetrain components. |
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Length and Adjustability:
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They come in different lengths to match the requirements of various engines. Adjustable push rods offer fine-tuning for custom or modified engines. |
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Tapered or Straight Design:
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Push rods can be tapered for weight reduction without sacrificing strength, or straight for more conventional applications. |
Application
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Automotive Engines:
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They transmit the motion from the camshaft located in the engine block to the rocker arms, which then open and close the engine's valves. Common in American V8 engines, muscle cars, and heavy-duty vehicles, where the pushrod design is preferred for its compactness and durability. |
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Motorcycles:
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Push rods are used in the valvetrain of some motorcycle engines. These designs provide a unique engine sound and characteristics compared to overhead camshaft (OHC) engines. |
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Heavy-Duty and Commercial Vehicles:
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In trucks, buses, and agricultural machinery, pushrod engines are favored for their reliability, ease of maintenance, and ability to generate high torque at lower RPMs. |
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Industrial Engines:
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Push rods are employed in engines used for power generation, industrial equipment, and marine applications, where robustness and longevity are crucial. |
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High-Performance and Racing Engines:
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Modified push rods are used in racing applications to withstand higher stresses, providing enhanced strength and reduced deflection at high RPMs. |
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Vintage and Classic Cars:
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Many vintage cars feature pushrod engines, and push rods are essential in maintaining the original engine design and performance characteristics during restorations. |
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Quality Assurance:
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Our rigorous quality control processes guarantee that our products consistently exceed industry standards, providing you with reliable fastening solutions. |
Finishes/Plating We Offer
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Able to outsource any Heat treating, plating, and patching needs, including
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