A general term for any rod that transfers force in compression In a valvetrain, pushrods are used to transfer reciprocating motion from the cam followers to a more distant part of a valvetrain, typically the rocker arms
A general term for any rod that transfers force in compression In a conventional overhead valve layout, pushrods are used to transfer reciprocating motion from the cam followers to a more distant part of a valve train, typically the rocker arms Pushrods are eliminated in overhead camshaft designs