1275 Pushrod Options

[jayare]

Hi,

Since I can't find the set that belong with my 1380 engine and nothing much is forthcoming from my wanted ad, I'd like some advice on pushrods. The engine is a 1380 with SW10 cam and a Calver Supersports CST2002 head with uprated double valve springs. I'd normally go for a set of used OE pushrods but I'm not having much luck locating a decent set. There are a few sets on eBay in various states of rustiness and wear so I'd rather avoid that route which leaves me a few options:

New repro pushrods - http://minispares.com/product/Classic/E ... 314MS.aspx?
These are cheap but my concern with these is that MS don't recommend them for anything other than standard and my engine is not exactly standard!

Minispares 3-piece performance pushrods - http://minispares.com/product/Classic/E ... EG582.aspx?
Never used this type and I note they are larger diameter than standard so could end up with clearance issues and although I know that once they are in they can't fall apart, the 3-piece thing just doesn't seem right to me

MED billet steel pushrods - https://www.med-engineering.co.uk/cylin ... l-pushrods
These look & sound great but they are £££!

Does anyone have experience of actually using any of these three options in a fairly well modified engine? Or has anyone got a good set of straight OE pushrods without pips in the middle of the follower end that they'd part with for a sensible price?

JR

[360gts]

I decided on the MEDS pushrods for my 8 porter....yes, a tad pricy but cheap when you consider what a blown engine will cost if a pushrod fails.
Sure there are some NOS pushrods around...maybe the seller in Spain may have some.

[sr001]

I’ve used the ms alloy push rods for the last 10 years with no issues. I’ve just pulled the engine apart for check and refresh and found minor rubbing on 5 of the 8 on the widest point. Nothing detrimental so have refitted them.

Stephen

[imack]

I'm using the MED pushrods with an offset valve head, 1.5 rockers and race cam, no problems so far.

[pad4]

MBE put minispares 3 piece pushrods in my 8 port - ONE SNAPPED - and destroyed an expensive new built engine

They are shit , you are better off using a cheesestring or piece of bamboo

MED rods are now in it

Pad4

[Exminiman]

Not tried this supplier in the States - but first impressions look good and you can have the length you want.

Pricing for "Standard rods" looks Ok, my guess is will need to be a custom rod, but maybe not...

https://www.pushrods.net/custom-pushrods

[jayare]

MBE put minispares 3 piece pushrods in my 8 port - ONE SNAPPED - and destroyed an expensive new built engine

They are shit , you are better off using a cheesestring or piece of bamboo

MED rods are now in it

Pad4

That's awful - the 3-piece design was my concern rather than them snapping entirely! Sounds like I'm gong to be taking a deep breath and paying for the MED ones if I can't get hold of any decent OE ones - it's better than the alternative!

JR

[Gary Schulz]

I still have a brand new set of carbon fiber pushrods that I never had the courage to use. Are these ok to use or are they just a curiosity that belong in a museum at this point?

[Hipwell]

I still have a brand new set of carbon fiber pushrods that I never had the courage to use. Are these ok to use or are they just a curiosity that belong in a museum at this point?

I wouldn’t bother with them, Swiftune only use the standard pushrods one their engines as they bend and save the rockers followers etc when buzzed.

I have some MED ones, well made but heavier.