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03-01-2016 | 11:51 AM

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Mr Maine

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What are thoughts about swedged end vs. one piece?

03-01-2016 | 11:51 AM

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Manton - Trend - Smith Brothers

Manton has good tech service / finds time for all your questions as well

03-01-2016 | 02:47 PM

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x 2.

3/8" .080+" will be fine. $80 each pair Int and Exh. $160 total for engine. Summit, Jeg's, even Amazon.

Set of 8 .080 7/16 New Trend Pushrods 8.700 $29.00 on ebay has 2 sets

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03-01-2016 | 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Maine

What are thoughts about swedged end vs. one piece?

Swedged are one piece .

03-01-2016 | 03:10 PM

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Trend 3/8 .135 wall as strong as a 7/16 .80 without the possible clearance issues

03-01-2016 | 03:30 PM

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Trend 3/8 .135 wall as strong as a 7/16 .80 without the possible clearance issues

^^^^ they work well!

03-01-2016 | 04:50 PM

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Smith Brothers in everything I build.
This might help make sure you're getting your measurements right;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5is...ature=youtu.be

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03-01-2016 | 06:57 PM

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Smith Brothers in everything I build.
This might help make sure you're getting your measurements right;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5is...ature=youtu.be

I saved the video from a previous post. I found it very helpful. Thank you.