[Spridgets] Tubular pushrods - Re: Head Stud Torque Setting

[David Lieb]

I thought that the key benefit of the tubular pushrods was to reduce
reciprocating weight, pushing the valve float rpm a little(!) further up
the tach.
David L

On Sun, Nov 29, 2015 at 1:20 PM, WeslakeMonza1330--- via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I switched to the APT push rods which I'm guessing are hollow (they are
> thicker).  I haven't bent one yet.  I have bent the standard ones but that
> engine did see more regular high rpm than this engine (car had a 4 speed
> box in so anything over 100mph need high rpm).
>
> In a message dated 28/11/2015 20:32:53 GMT Standard Time,
> spridgets at autox.team.net writes:
>
> Good call on the stock pushrods, Mike. Even with clearance-ing  of holes,
> there is no real reason to use tubular pushrods. I've had them bend just as
> readily as stock ones. I've had the same stock pushrods in my now 10+ year
> old race engine for seven years without any issues. The benefits of good
> oiling outweigh any marginal benefits the tubular ones offer. I assure you
> I am beating my motor harder than just about anyone on the list. Redline
> oil and proper clearances are key to extended life at 8000 RPM
>
> Ron Soave
>
>
> ------------------------
>
> spridgets at autox.team.net
>
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation: $12.75
>
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/72spridget@gmail.com
>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://autox.team.net/pipermail/spridgets/attachments/20151129/abd7ab5e/attachment.html>