Pre 53 Panhead Pushrods--what gives?

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Pre 53 Panhead Pushrods--what gives?

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So what's the deal with pushrods?
Aluminum---Steel??
52 Panhead. Getting rid of the hydralic pushrods and
want to install solid pushrods. I read different views on
steel vs aluminum.
What is the general consensus?
I know where to get aluminum, who sells steel?

Thanks for everyones help
Jim
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Re: Pre 53 Panhead Pushrods--what gives?

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I havent seen any steel conversion pushrods for a 48-52 that I can recall.All the aftermarket pushrods I have seen for those (including S&S) are aluminum.You can always use the later style tappets and go to the excellent S&S steel pushrod \solid lifter conversion from there.Sorry I cant be any more help. If you do use the aluminum pushrods set them to a SNUG thumb and finger roll dead cold.
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Re: Pre 53 Panhead Pushrods--what gives?

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Jim
My experience has been the same as Stein stated above, if there are nonadjustable steel pushrods out there for 48-52 I don't where to find them.

When I replaced the "oil-can" pushrods in my '49 FL years ago I went with the Sifton stuff, its been in there a long time and I have no problems or complaints. The pushrods are aluminum and you have to set them snug (tight) as Stein said.

I don't think you can beat these guys for price or quick service, here's a link to their page which covers just about all the choices for converting the hydraulic pushrods in your '52.

good luck

mike
http://www.cas4.com/engine/engine-lifte ... ller2.html
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Re: Pre 53 Panhead Pushrods--what gives?

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Thanks guys, Im checking into the Sifton stuff.

Jim
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