Refurbishing threads

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norbert
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Re: Refurbishing threads

Post by norbert »

pushrod lengths front/rear

350: 182/184
500: 205/207
501: 202/204
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Re: Refurbishing threads

Post by AntietamClassicCycle »

Ming wrote: As far as I am aware, there is supposed to be some 'give' available in the push-rod ends to provide some protection in case if the cam-belt breaking. Should that happen. the theory is that the push-rod can ' compress' so as to minimise damage to valve stems if they come into contact with the piston head.
I had it happen once on a Kanguro and ended up using the compressed rods until I obtained some replacements. It worked just the same, but without the 'safety' aspect.
But, I wouldn't think they should "give" in normal running, which was what happened in my case.
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Re: Refurbishing threads

Post by Ming »

AntietamClassicCycle wrote:... I wouldn't think they should "give" in normal running, which was what happened in my case.
Good point... :oops:
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