7/16 Moly Pushrod - 10.700 Long

The 7/16 Moly Pushrod - 10.700 Long is a precision-engineered valve train component designed for high-performance and modified engine builds where durability and reliability are non-negotiable. Pushrods are critical lifters in overhead valve (OV) and pushrod-operated overhead cam (OHC) engines, transmitting motion from the camshaft to rocker arms and ultimately controlling valve timing and lift. Enthusiasts and professional engine builders specify moly pushrods for demanding applications—drag racing, street performance, and extended high-RPM operation—where stock steel components risk flexing, bending, or failure under extreme loads and sustained valve action.

Manufactured from molybdenum-alloy steel, this pushrod offers superior strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to flexing compared to conventional steel. The 7/16-inch diameter provides optimal diameter-to-length stiffness for mid-range displacement engines, while the 10.700-inch length fits a broad spectrum of small-block and mid-block American V-8 configurations. Moly construction resists galling, reduces friction at the rocker and lifter interface, and maintains dimensional stability under thermal cycling and sustained high-RPM stress—critical advantages in supercharged, turbocharged, or naturally aspirated performance engines operating at 6,500+ RPM continuously. The precision manufacturing ensures minimal runout and consistent geometry, eliminating valvetrain noise and improving power transfer efficiency.

This component is ideal for builders upgrading factory valvetrain assemblies on Chevrolet small-blocks, Ford 289/302/351 variants, and comparable platforms where OEM pushrods cannot withstand modified cam profiles, increased spring pressure, or elevated RPM limits. Proper installation requires verification of length against your specific engine block and head combination, as pushrod length directly affects valve clearance and rocker geometry. A full set of moly pushrods—paired with quality rocker arms, upgraded valve springs, and a properly profiled cam—forms the foundation of a reliable, efficient valvetrain capable of sustaining aggressive performance for thousands of miles.