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push rod
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Push rods are sticks that push on the valves; if they bend, the engine can’t work right and might break.
Technical Definition
Push rods transfer motion from the camshaft to the valves in overhead valve engines; bent push rods can cause valve timing issues and engine damage.
Hear It Discussed
"hold on. You mean push rod? Yes. One total cam shaft, not one overhead."
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"...and bent every push rod in it..."
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"There'll be a solid push rod unless it's being adjusted. It's just pretty much adjustable push rod then. Yeah, yeah, you'd say that."
Jasmine Green | @six_four_stout Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop
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