 Adjustable Pushrod, Where to get? |
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| sdoolin |
 Mar 7 2016, 03:49 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 359 Joined: 1-May 14 From: LouKY Member No.: 17,299 Region Association: None  |
I'm a ways off yet, but will eventually need an adjustable pushrod to set valvetrain geometry on the 2056 I am building (different thread). I have the chromoly pushrods with ball ends from Type IV Store (Manton) so ideally I'd source an adjustable version from them. But - they no longer have them.
I asked about ordering a single pushrod from Type IV Store (they sell pushrods by the "kit") but I got no love there (which I can understand). Anyone have an adjustable pushrod fabricated from these parts that they'd be interested in selling (or loaning)? |
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| sdoolin |
Mar 7 2016, 04:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 359 Joined: 1-May 14 From: LouKY Member No.: 17,299 Region Association: None |
Disregard please - nothing to see here...
Type IV Store confirms they will have re-designed (better) adjustable pushrods available within the timeframe of my build. |
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| DBCooper |
Mar 7 2016, 04:27 PM
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California |
I personally like www.aircooled.net, here: http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Adjustable-Pu...ble-pushrod.htm John sorts out the really cheap Chinese stuff so never any drama, but generally any good VW aircooled parts supplier will have them.
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| Java2570 |
Mar 7 2016, 05:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I tried 3 different ones....Aircooled.net's, European Motorworks & Type 4 store.
Aircooled.net, despite the ends being a little different than the ones supplied with the Manton pushrods through Type 4 store, was the only one that was close to being right. The EMW was too long and the ends weren't so good. The Type 4 store unit was too short despite having similar ends (but not exact). Nicole at Type 4 store did say she was working with Manton to get the proper one produced when I sent mine back. So, your choice, Aircooled or Type 4 store when they get the new ones done. |
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| 76-914 |
Mar 8 2016, 09:00 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,505 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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If you can weld make one from an old rod. I've got a few T4 rods laying around if you need one.
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| jcd914 |
Mar 8 2016, 11:03 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Since push rods are hollow you should just be able to cut one and tap the inside and get a stud and a couple lock nuts. You'd have to cut squarely and cut out enough to get back to original length but it seems doable to me.
Jim |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 8 2016, 12:25 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
The problem with the stock pushrod is it might not have the same tip profile as the new ones.
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