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Engine
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.
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