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adjustable push rods
« on: February 23, 2019, 12:48:59 AM »

  Anyone tried adjustable push rods when changing lifters? seems they would be heavy. changing lifters would sure be quick.
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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2019, 09:01:36 AM »

Yes they work great and IMO speed up the job.
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2019, 09:44:13 AM »

Yes they work great and IMO speed up the job.
definitely,speed things up! watched the video someone posted here looks like a cakewalk! any gotchas!
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2019, 10:22:01 AM »

I installed the S&S Quicky Push rods when I replaced my lifters last year, no problems just followed the instructions, I installed locker rockers at the same time so I didn’t cut the stock push rods, the adjustable push rods allowed for quick work when I installed cams this winter, I would recommend them


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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2019, 10:31:18 AM »

definitely,speed things up! watched the video someone posted here looks like a cakewalk! any gotchas!

I'd say it's a "medium" level job.  There's a good S&S instructional video on YouTube.

I prefer the look and lower cost of reusing the original pushrod tubes and use the fueling pushrod tube holder tool instead of the adjustable pushrod tubes to do the job.

Make sure you adjust the lifter plunger preload on the cam lobe's base circle, and carefully ensure you have each pushrod fully seated with no play before you start adding preload.  Don't forget a set of lifter block gaskets.
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2019, 10:40:20 AM »

  using the method you prefer you must remove rockers,correct? i may want to do this instead. where can i get the fueling holders? 
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2019, 11:06:18 AM »

Use a paper clip and rubber band to hold the tubes up, if you use adjustables. I prefer HD 18404-08 or S&S time savers. A more rigid rod than the others. Weight is not a significant factor. All that said there is nothing wrong with using the original pushrods. On the late models the tank and rocker stands are easy to pull. Get a SM and make it happen, good luck.
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2019, 11:19:35 AM »

Use a paper clip and rubber band to hold the tubes up, if you use adjustables. I prefer HD 18404-08 or S&S time savers. A more rigid rod than the others. Weight is not a significant factor. All that said there is nothing wrong with using the original pushrods. On the late models the tank and rocker stands are easy to pull. Get a SM and make it happen, good luck.
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2019, 11:47:05 AM »

I prefer S&S and Johnson Hylift
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« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2019, 02:34:05 PM »

  using the method you prefer you must remove rockers,correct? i may want to do this instead. where can i get the fueling holders?

I bought the little fueling tool either off Amazon or eBay, can't recall.  About $20.

If you go with the tubes that are designed for adjustable pushrods then you wouldn't need this tool and can use the rubber band + paperclip method (wooden spring-loaded clothespin works well also).

S&S lifters are good, which are basically the Delphi "B" lifters.  Can step up to the S&S premiums which are basically the SE version of the "B" lifters.
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2019, 09:25:56 PM »

If the heads have been milled (for example), adjustable PRs are almost a must (or custom length one-piece PRs).
There are so many variables, an adjustable PR is going to be the easiest route. We're not talking about a high RPM engine here, so the added weight of an adjustable PR is not a game-changer. fwtw.
 
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2019, 09:27:42 PM »

Johnson or S&S lifters are probably as good or better  than anything else.
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2019, 09:46:47 PM »

Johnson or S&S lifters are probably as good or better  than anything else.
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Re: adjustable push rods
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2019, 04:52:59 AM »

I have tubes and clips with orings in a kit that allow any adjustable to be easy to adjust.
I prefer rigid pushrods. A little extra weight at the benefit of rigidity is good. S&S quickees should be called flexies imho. Most rigid are fat heavy wall solids, non adjustable, for high rpm setups
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« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2019, 11:18:30 AM »

A paperclip and a rubber band can be used to hold up the tube. A spring loaded clothes pin on the pushrod will also work
to keep that tube from falling down. (If you don't feel like buying the special tools)
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