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Title: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: jwinwi on December 04, 2021, 03:23:55 PM

Is it possible to fix a loose (upper) pusrod end or should I replace the pushrod? First loose one I've found in 35 years...
This is the ExConvert.

Title: Re: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: czakky82 on December 04, 2021, 03:45:59 PM

I’ve got spare push rods if you need one send me a PM

Title: Re: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: jwinwi on December 04, 2021, 04:33:25 PM

PM sent.

Title: Re: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: chuck peterson on December 04, 2021, 04:34:33 PM

My impression is no

Some have JB Welded one while running across country and arrived, but it was a rescue not a fix

Title: Re: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: jwinwi on December 04, 2021, 05:26:50 PM

Quote from: chuck peterson on December 04, 2021, 04:34:33 PM

My impression is no

Some have JB Welded one while running across country and arrived, but it was a rescue not a fix

Thanks Chuck.

Title: Re: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: n3303j on December 04, 2021, 06:47:36 PM

Can't imagine Loctite RC-680 wouldn't bond the end permanently in place as long as the end could be removed and the mating surfaces thoroughly cleaned.

Title: Re: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: John A on December 04, 2021, 07:47:11 PM

The ends can be re swaged if you find a race car engine shop that makes their own pushrods and is willing. Walt Austin racing in Seattle is one. They could punch out new ones too.

Title: Re: Loose Pushrod Ends
Post by: jrt on December 04, 2021, 10:15:02 PM

True, but a free pushrod from a member is a heck of a lot more money-conscious.  I probably have a spare one as well (Tonti) if anyone needs one.  No guarantee as to condition.