Pushrods, & guidance wanted

Discussion in 'Noonan Classifieds' started by Bob Alberty Jr., Apr 16, 2019.

  1. Bob Alberty Jr.

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2003
    Messages:
    182
    Likes Received:
    5
    Looking for a full set of pushrods.
    I have a standard deck, standard cam, stage 4 K.B., with Brad 5 fatheads, black stands with stage 5, and Cluff rockers.

    With 1 thread exposed beyond the locknut, and zero lash, I'm coming up with measurements of,
    12.150, and 12.400, using an old .375 pushrod I cut in half and threaded the i.d. of.

    My understanding is a straight .437 will have clearance issues. Single taper, dual taper, to many variables out there, and I have nothing but the .375 setup tool mentioned above. That's where you come in. I need real world experience to guide me, as my budget doesn't have room for mistakes.
     
    #1
  2. Mark Billington

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2003
    Messages:
    327
    Likes Received:
    4
    Bob I have a set of pushrods I ran on a STD deck BAE with Brad 5 heads...don't know the length off hand but I've been carrying them in my trailer for years...will check them and get back with you.
     
    #2
    Bob Alberty Jr. likes this.
  3. nitrowannabe

    nitrowannabe Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2006
    Messages:
    414
    Likes Received:
    20
    Lots of grinding to get any pushrod to work from what I've seen. Are you sure about the stage 4 ?
     
    #3
  4. Bob Alberty Jr.

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2003
    Messages:
    182
    Likes Received:
    5
    Absolutely.
    Haven't bought anything that fit without grinding yet.
     
    #4
  5. nitrowannabe

    nitrowannabe Member

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2006
    Messages:
    414
    Likes Received:
    20
    You still have me scratching my head.
    Cant find anybody who knows of a KB Stage 4. Cluff only makes fuel head rockers. Do you have Alan Johnson Muscle Head black stands ?
     
    #5
  6. Bob Alberty Jr.

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2003
    Messages:
    182
    Likes Received:
    5
    I may be mistaken about the cluff part, but that's what I was told at the time of purchase.
    Everything else I am certain of.
    We've had the block since 82.
     
    #6
  7. Mark Billington

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2003
    Messages:
    327
    Likes Received:
    4
    Bob I found them. they are non-tapered .438 to .440 in diameter. I have (9) 11 15/16 and (10) 12 3/8 overall length. $200 for all
     
    #7
    Bob Alberty Jr. likes this.
  8. Bob Alberty Jr.

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2003
    Messages:
    182
    Likes Received:
    5
    Thank you for looking Mark.
    Going with tapered for now.
     
    #8
  9. Cdn526

    Cdn526 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2006
    Messages:
    535
    Likes Received:
    5
    Is your measurement the OA length, or from tip to bottom of adjuster cup?
    And, do you use 5/16" adjusters, or 3/8" adjusters (ball size, not thread size).
    Clif
     
    #9

Share This Page