chromaly push rods DON't expand?!

[jet-set]

I just replaced the Scat Chromoly pushrods on my engine with BugPack ones because the ends wore out on the Scats. Its been over a month now and no problems yet.

I am only using single HD springs and not reving over 5500 so I don't see why they failed. I guess its just more after market crap.

[ANT]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jet-set:
<B>I just replaced the Scat Chromoly pushrods on my engine with BugPack ones because the ends wore out on the Scats. Its been over a month now and no problems yet.

I am only using single HD springs and not reving over 5500 so I don't see why they failed. I guess its just more after market crap.</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Wow, a BugCrap product that's better than a Scat(alogical)! Will wonders never cease.

Next, I suppose, EMPI will regain their reputation from back in the day.

Sure buddddyyyy. Oooh, there goes another pig flying outta my butt.
-ANT

[Mike Carlsson]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ANT:
<B> Wow, a BugCrap product that's better than a Scat(alogical)! Will wonders never cease.

Next, I suppose, EMPI will regain their reputation from back in the day.

Sure buddddyyyy. Oooh, there goes another pig flying outta my butt.
-ANT</B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


And your saying that Scat is not crap?
I never had any luck with anything from them.

[evil_vw]

well, heres my riff on the subject-- i, too, have had problems with those damn Scat chromoly rods, switched to Bugpack, not much better. but heres the secret!! BAMBOO!! yep- thats rite-- bamboo was used in ancient times by the Zigwagee tribe in South Jeehosaflat, and it worked for them flawlessly for hundreds of years. then a gang of nomadic desert pirates called the Restootinanees invaded South Jeehosaflat and robbed them of their only remaining crop of Kimbalazoo Bamboo (as it is known), and poisoned the soil with radioactive waste. the bamboo was lost for over a thousand years, and its farming tecniques remained a mystery for all this time-- until now. i have miraculously re-discovered the secrets to growing this amazing bamboo, and have a crop ready to go now. supplies are limited, so hurry and dont miss your chance. send check or money order for $99.95, or choose my easy-pay plan and make 5 monthly installments of just $29.99 each. sorry, no c.o.d.'s.

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"OK, got the duct tape, JB weld, bailing wire, and a big hammer- everything should be fine."

[jet-set]

"Sure buddddyyyy. Oooh, there goes another pig flying outta my butt."
-ANT

Sure budy what? Where are you confused? I don't recall saying anything about Scat being better than Bugpack or vise versa.

Five of my Scat pushrods wore out in a random pattern at the lifter end. This happend on both intake and exhaust in random order. The springs were not binding nor where the retainers hitting the guide, no lubrication problems, valve geometry correct,lifter bore clearance OK.

I replaced them with Bugpack because my parts guy had Scat and BP and I didn't want to use the Scats again. Would I buy from Scat again?...sure probably before I would buy BP. I doubt that Scat actually makes pushrods nor BP they probably purchase from an outside supplier.

If I hadn't thrown them out I would have mailed them to you (free of charge) so you could us them in your car.

Next time I'll just spend $99 and get the bamboo ones.

Cheers
Josh

[evil_vw]

well, for those of you who cant afford the deluxe bamboo pushrods, i also have available for immediate delivery a less expensive cardboard version. these rods were designed useing state-of-the-art paper rolling technology, along with a scientifically advanced super-adhesive compound known as Elmers, and have been expertly hand-crafted by trained professionals. these pushrods come with a 10 year free replacement garuantee, the only condition being if they ever fail to work properly, for any reason whatsoever, the warrantee is void. please send $69.99 for a complete set of 7 pushrods. if you need an 8th rod, extras are available for just $59.99 each.

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"OK, got the duct tape, JB weld, bailing wire, and a big hammer- everything should be fine."

[petevw]

LOL!!

ohh my...

later,
pete

[Shad Laws]

Hello-

Boy, do I have a deal for you guys! I found a stash in Ireland and had the last 5 sets remaining sent to me.

These are NOS pushrod eliminator kits. Each kit consists of 8 little leprechauns to open your valves for you. The kit comes complete with gold-plated valve covers and a rainbow-covered fan shroud. So long as you remember to add half a box of Lucky Charms cereal to each oil change, this kit will keep your pushrod-less engine running forever!

Order a set today and get free included with the package voice-activated starting! Simply say "You'll never get your hands on me Lucky Charms" and your pushrod-less engine will spring to life!

...okay, I'm going to bed now...

Take care,

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Shad Laws
LN Engineering
http://www.lnengineering.com

[evil_vw]

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"OK, got the duct tape, JB weld, bailing wire, and a big hammer- everything should be fine."

[Empified]

I'll have what he's smokin. On second thought make it a double. Empified............
On a more serious note. Are the Chomolly pushrods quieter than stock ones?

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If you've got Empi you've got game!!!!
No fat chicks allowed my bug will scrape!!!!

[74baja1915]

quieter?? they are untill the motor warms up and gets hot then it seems like they are louder.

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If its not broke don't fix it, but if it can be made better by all means do it!