SOLD Ball and cup pushrods - 250 cid

[Gene Fiore]

Non-oiling custom made ball and cup pushrods from Smith Bros for use with the aluminum cylinder head and a 250 cid engine (excellent condition with approx. 4700 miles on them). These were used in conjunction with a Rocker Arms Unlimited adjustable rocker arm assembly. They have a cup radius of 3/16, ball radius 3/16, tube diameter .375 and effective length of 8.935. Asking $75 plus shipping.

 

[Mike_Senar]

Hello,
Which aluminum cylinder head?
Mike

 

[Gene Fiore]

Hello,
Which aluminum cylinder head?
Mike

The aluminum head was from Classic Inlines...now known as Vintage Inlines. I found that the aluminum head was taller than the factory head so longer pushrods were needed.

 

[Mike_Senar]

Hello,
How about for the Ausie heads. Those need longer push rods?
Mike

 

[TrickSix]

That's a good price for an uncommon item. But I'm a little confused. A 250 block is taller than a 200 block, so 250 push rods need to be longer than 200 pushrods no matter what head is on. Are you saying that these push rods are even longer than normal ones for a 250, to make up for the aluminum cylinder heads being taller than iron heads?

 

[Gene Fiore]

That's a good price for an uncommon item. But I'm a little confused. A 250 block is taller than a 200 block, so 250 push rods need to be longer than 200 pushrods no matter what head is on. Are you saying that these push rods are even longer than normal ones for a 250, to make up for the aluminum cylinder heads being taller than iron heads?

yes

 

[TrickSix]

Thanks. I guess it doesn't matter much because I probably won't be buying one. But I had thought the aluminum heads were made to be compatible with the standard parts like valve train components and exhaust manifolds/headers. After paying for that head, custom push rods probably don't seem so expensive...

 

[Gene Fiore]

Thanks. I guess it doesn't matter much because I probably won't be buying one. But I had thought the aluminum heads were made to be compatible with the standard parts like valve train components and exhaust manifolds/headers. After paying for that head, custom push rods probably don't seem so expensive...

The aluminum heads are made to be compatible with MOST standard parts...headers, valve covers and rocker assemblies all bolt right up. Pushrods however are a different story as I found out.

 

[Invectivus]

I'll take them if they're still available.

Do you have anything else from the engine besides the DUI?

 

[Gene Fiore]

I'll take them if they're still available.

Do you have anything else from the engine besides the DUI?

They are still available...if you give me your city and zip code I can get you a quote for the shipping. Besides the DUI, I also have the following items for sale:

1. Classic Inlines alloy powder coated valve cover (black) with ribbed fins (fair condition). Note that there are remnants of custom throttle bracket studs attached to the side of the cover…$65 obo plus shipping
2. Factory 6 cylinder fan shroud - $50 obo plus shipping
3. Large single core aluminum radiator. The mounting holes across the width of the radiator are 21 3/4 on center. The upper and lower radiator hose connections are both 1 1/2 in width. Asking $75 obo plus shipping.
4. Alternator mounting brackets...$25 obo plus shipping
5. Fan pulley...$15 obo plus shipping

 

[Invectivus]

Morgan hill, California. 95037. I’ll take the pushrods, valve cover, fan shroud and radiator. And I guess the alternator bracket.

Are you still running the 250 in something? I thought I saw you did a V8 swap.

 

[Gene Fiore]

Morgan hill, California. 95037. I’ll take the pushrods, valve cover, fan shroud and radiator. And I guess the alternator bracket.

Are you still running the 250 in something? I thought I saw you did a V8 swap.

Sounds good. I will definitely have to ship in at least 2 boxes. Give me a day or so to get that figured out and to provide shipping costs to you. My 250 spun a rod bearing and I decided to swap to a small block ford 302.

 

[Invectivus]

Do you still have that crank? I remember it being a thing of beauty.

 

[Gene Fiore]

Do you still have that crank? I remember it being a thing of beauty.

I do but it's still in the short block as I have not taken it apart and at this point I do not know if it is damaged or not. I do have someone that has committed to picking up the entire short block from me by the end of this month. If that falls thru I will let you know.

 

[powerband]

hey - just quick note on pushrods : after Block decking, head milling AND/OR various year / genre small block six parts can necessitate 'custom' pushrods.
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valuable resource I've used , sells 200/250 adjustable rockers with custom PR's. setup conversion and Hi-Ratio sets. (vendor supplier)

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D7xx 250 Block with D3xx cyl head upon assy the (earlier) adjustable rockers were at very end of adjustment and ordered 'custom length' 250 ball and cup rods. AFAIK, NO US 250's were equipped OEM with adjustable lifters.. With standard rockers and 'OEM" length 250 pushrods on an uncut D7xx head with @ .045 gasket, RAU made a short set for this engine build to place adjuster in proper lifter orientation. ...

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have fun
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[Gene Fiore]

I do but it's still in the short block as I have not taken it apart and at this point I do not know if it is damaged or not. I do have someone that has committed to picking up the entire short block from me by the end of this month. If that falls thru I will let you know.

I just sent you a direct message with shipping quotes etc...