Re: My pushrod dilema
[Re: Jacob Pitt]
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09/18/09 07:03 AM
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i'd call smith bros. and have them send one for saturday delivery.
how much spring pressure are you running. one inadequate pushrod could cost you an engine.
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Re: My pushrod dilema
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09/18/09 08:27 AM
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i'd call smith bros. and have them send one for saturday delivery.
how much spring pressure are you running. one inadequate pushrod could cost you an engine.
Obviously I don't have the knowledge Dan does, but man I agree with this. I made a stupid move a few months back because I lost an indy pushrod at the track and instead of loading up, I borrowed one that was the right length. I didn't even think about the wall thickness (just wanted to race) well I lost that pushrod, a pair of lifters, and a lot of my time getting the pan off the car to get the link bar out of it.
I then ordered a whole set of mantons and all has been well since.
I say wait if you can't get one. 
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Re: My pushrod dilema
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Yeah I thought so, I was really thinking the same thing but thought I would get a second opinion. Maybe Reher-Morrison has one? I will call Smith Bros again and see what they can do for me. The guy last night wasn't very helpfull.
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Re: My pushrod dilema
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Can I use the thin wall pushrod to start the motor and warm it up/check for leaks?
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Re: My pushrod dilema
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I have had many dealings with Smith bros over the years and been real happy with them.
Were it me i would call them with your cam specs and pressures and ask them if what you have will work..
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Re: My pushrod dilema
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Ok I guess I'll wait and see if they are here in the morning.
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The motor is in the car ready to go but I'm short one pushrod. This is a small block with T&D rockers and a pretty big roller cam. I am looking around to see if any one has a pushrod that will work. But my question is will a .080 wall pushrod work for lets say the weekend? The pushrods I ordered are .112 wall thickness 5/16. So will the thinner wall pushrod fail? Can I get away with it for one race, or should I keep looking for a replacement? Been busting my butt on this thing and I want to hear it run, and race it. 
