custom length push rods, Need a vendor Options

[Bruce Edge]

Looking for vendor to make custom length push rods .( HD Aluminum)
Recommendation appreciated.

Thanks,
Bruce Edge

[VaccaRabite]

As Mark said, you really don't want aluminum pushrods.
Get the cut to length CroMo rods that Chris sells.
Added advantage - you can now set your valve clearance to 0.

If you are rebuilding an engine, everything you can do to improve your valve train is going to add benefit to your motor.

Also, when I cut mine no lathe was needed. I just cut them SLIGHTLY proud with a hack saw and then walked into my measurement with file (which also dressed the edge).

Zach

[Mark Henry]

Also, when I cut mine no lathe was needed. I just cut them SLIGHTLY proud with a hack saw and then walked into my measurement with file (which also dressed the edge).

Zach

Yes I've also done it this way, a trick is to paint the cut area with blue or black marker, then use a pipe cutter to make a light score line before you cut.

But don't be tempted to try the pipe cutter, material is too hard and the cut isn't square.
To put the end in, once you've done the cut, use two old lifters and hammer it home.

[VaccaRabite]

Also, when I cut mine no lathe was needed. I just cut them SLIGHTLY proud with a hack saw and then walked into my measurement with file (which also dressed the edge).

Zach

Yes I've also done it this way, a trick is to paint the cut area with blue or black marker, then use a pipe cutter to make a light score line before you cut.

But don't be tempted to try the pipe cutter, material is too hard and the cut isn't square.
To put the end in, once you've done the cut, use two old lifters and hammer it home.

IIRC that exactly how I did most of mine. Starting them with the pipe cutter to get the scored line which let the saw track a lot more precisely. Made the file work easier too.

Zach