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Title: M8 Adjustable pushrod kit upper keeper length?
Post by: klammer76 on November 16, 2021, 04:01:39 PM
Does anyone know the length of the upper pushrod tube keeper from the SE quick install pushrod kit for M8's (part #17900058)? That kit uses the evo lower pushrod cover (17938-83 and the -36 collar) but the upper keeper is listed as "not sold separately". On my Twin Cam, I used upper keeper #17634-99 combined with lower cover 17938-83. Looking to what the length of the M8 keeper is to determine if it is a 17634-99 and if it will work on the M8 .

Thanks for any info,
klammer
Title: Re: M8 Adjustable pushrod kit upper keeper length?
Post by: BigT on November 16, 2021, 04:22:35 PM
Took mine off and measured: 2.187"
Title: Re: M8 Adjustable pushrod kit upper keeper length?
Post by: klammer76 on November 16, 2021, 06:53:13 PM
Quote from: BigT on November 16, 2021, 04:22:35 PMTook mine off and measured: 2.187"

Thank you, I appreciate it. Your upper keeper is from the SE kit correct?

In my notes for my twin cam, I have the #17634-99 keeper as 2.617". Looks like the M8 keeper is considerably shorter while using the same #17938-83 lower cover.
Title: Re: M8 Adjustable pushrod kit upper keeper length?
Post by: BigT on November 17, 2021, 05:11:44 AM
Quote from: klammer76 on November 16, 2021, 06:53:13 PM
Quote from: BigT on November 16, 2021, 04:22:35 PMTook mine off and measured: 2.187"

Thank you, I appreciate it. Your upper keeper is from the SE kit correct?

In my notes for my twin cam, I have the #17634-99 keeper as 2.617". Looks like the M8 keeper is considerably shorter while using the same #17938-83 lower cover.
Yes SE pushrods and covers
Title: Re: M8 Adjustable pushrod kit upper keeper length?
Post by: klammer76 on November 17, 2021, 08:48:59 AM
Quote from: BigT on November 17, 2021, 05:11:44 AM
Quote from: klammer76 on November 16, 2021, 06:53:13 PM
Quote from: BigT on November 16, 2021, 04:22:35 PMTook mine off and measured: 2.187"

Thank you, I appreciate it. Your upper keeper is from the SE kit correct?

In my notes for my twin cam, I have the #17634-99 keeper as 2.617". Looks like the M8 keeper is considerably shorter while using the same #17938-83 lower cover.
Yes SE pushrods and covers
Great, thanks.