Pushrod - 5/16 .080 9.350 Long

The Pushrod - 5/16 .080 9.350 Long from TREND PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS is an essential valve train component engineered for high-performance marine and automotive engines. This precision pushrod transmits valve actuation commands from the camshaft to the rocker arms, making it critical for maintaining proper valve timing and lift across the RPM range. Whether you're rebuilding a classic inboard engine or upgrading a performance outboard, this OEM-quality pushrod ensures reliable valve operation under sustained throttle conditions and varying water temperatures.

Manufactured to exacting tolerances, the Pushrod - 5/16 .080 9.350 Long measures 9.350 inches in length with a 5/16-inch diameter and .080-inch wall thickness, designed to minimize flex under load while maintaining light weight for reduced inertial losses. The precision bore and straightness tolerances ensure consistent contact with lifters and rocker arms, preventing binding or lateral wear that could compromise valve actuation geometry. TREND PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS' manufacturing standards guarantee that each pushrod delivers the dimensional accuracy necessary for synchronized multi-cylinder engine operation, critical when multiple valve trains must work in concert at full throttle.

This pushrod is ideal for boaters and engine builders restoring or tuning small-block to mid-size marine engines where precision valve train geometry directly impacts combustion efficiency and durability. Verify compatibility with your specific engine's pushrod length and diameter requirements—incorrect length will result in inadequate rocker arm preload or excessive valve clearance, both detrimental to performance and reliability. Installation requires proper valve train assembly technique: ensure lifters are fully seated, rocker arms are correctly torqued, and valve clearances are set to manufacturer specifications for optimal engine response and longevity on the water.