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paul2748
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I'm looking for a set of push rods for a new engine. I see there are two manufacturers, Melling and Elgin. Any brand better that the other?
The vendor that I am looking at is on ebay, Classic Engine Supply in Iowa. Any one know anything about this vendor?
Thanks
54 Victoria 312; 48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
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Both Elgin and Melling are Stock replacement quality parts, I have used Both and have had good luck with both. From my experience
The Melling Lifters are better Quality than Seal Power!
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PF Arcand
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If you want Y-Block lifters (?) I believe J Mummert has them & I think (Vern) Schumann Sales is also in Iowa. He at one time advertised valve train parts. Unfortunately, Schumann is not on the internet, as far as I know..
Paul
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paul2748
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I already got cam and lifters from John. Unfortunately, John could not supply the push rods so I had to look some where else. Ebay has both makes so I plan to buy from there. PF Arcand (10/26/2017)
If you want Y-Block lifters (?) I believe J Mummert has them & I think (Vern) Schumann Sales is also in Iowa. He at one time advertised valve train parts. Unfortunately, Schumann is not on the internet, as far as I know..
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Smith in Oregon makes them right away if you can sent a sample, If different length just tell them. Been in my LSR engines since 1974 with no failures.
56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.
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57RancheroJim
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I think all the replacements by Elgin and Melling are the long versions?
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paul2748
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They have both, as shown on ebay. Different part numbers 57RancheroJim (10/27/2017)
I think all the replacements by Elgin and Melling are the long versions?
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Rono
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Another source for Y Block parts is Schumann's Sales and Service in Blue Grass IA. I bought some parts from him (including push rods) and he's a very knowledgeable guy. I have a 2009 catalog with a phone number of 563-381-2416.
 Ron Lane, Meridian, ID
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Smith Brothers at pushrods.net, also Manton Pushrods at mantonpushrods.com. Both can make custom pushrods to your specs if you are correcting a pushrod to rocker geometry.
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paul2748
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Thanks Rono - I forgot about Schumann's. I called him today and ordered a set He was sure he had them in stock. Rono (10/28/2017)
Another source for Y Block parts is Schumann's Sales and Service in Blue Grass IA. I bought some parts from him (including push rods) and he's a very knowledgeable guy. I have a 2009 catalog with a phone number of 563-381-2416.
54 Victoria 312; 48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ
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