Pity the Pushrod: Why You Should Pay Attention to Pushrods
Pity the poor pushrod. The loads it must encounter are sizable. How sizable? Consider one of the writer’s engines—a simple 565 cubic inch, pump gas big block Chevy. It’s equipped […]
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Engine & Exhaust / Tech / Tech Articles
Engine & Exhaust / Tech Articles
Fueling Around: How to Pick the Right Mechanical Fuel Pump Pushrod for a High Performance Engine
The mechanical fuel pump pushrod is a pretty simple device. It joins a lobe on the camshaft (or an eccentric) to a lever on the fuel pump. As the engine […]
Videos & Galleries
Video: Installing Roller Lifters, Rockers & Pushrods on a Small Block Chevy
In today’s video, our friend Eric the Car Guy will show you how install roller lifters, roller rockers, and pushrods on a small block Chevy engine. The principals for installing […]
Product Profiles
Summit-Brand Pushrods Provide Great HP-Per-Dollar Performance for Chevy and Ford Applications
Pushrods take a lot of flak. “OHC” this, and “primitive” that. Pushrods don’t live an easy life either. They get covered up, never to see the light of day, and […]
Engine & Exhaust / Q&A / Tech
Mailbag: How and When to Measure Pushrod Length
Got questions? We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re talking pushrod length and how to measure it! J.L. • Florence, AZ Q: […]
