pushrod
noun
push·rod
ˈpu̇sh-ˌräd 
: a rod actuated by a cam to open or close a valve of an internal combustion engine
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That pushrod mill appears to be an engineering masterwork, with an improbably lofty 13:1 compression ratio, forged pistons, and a sophisticated blend of high-velocity intake ports and direct fuel injection.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Certain vehicles may have been built without the cotter pin that secures the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal, potentially causing the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal, according to the notice.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Suspension duties are handled by a Bilstein EVO R pushrod setup with double wishbones, optimized for low weight and high performance.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2026
However, the 2026 version, while air-cooled and still using pushrod valve actuation like the original, uses fuel injection instead of a carburetor and modern construction, and likely produces twice the power of the original, including 120 pound-feet of torque.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Certain vehicles may have been built without the cotter pin that secures the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal, potentially causing the brake booster pushrod to separate from the brake pedal, according to the notice.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Suspension duties are handled by a Bilstein EVO R pushrod setup with double wishbones, optimized for low weight and high performance.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2026
However, the 2026 version, while air-cooled and still using pushrod valve actuation like the original, uses fuel injection instead of a carburetor and modern construction, and likely produces twice the power of the original, including 120 pound-feet of torque.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Pushrod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushrod. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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