History in the Making

Terry Manton, owner of Manton Pushrods and son of Noel Manton, has been around
racing for over forty years. Noel, a respected valve train design engineer and former
vice president/general manager of Sig Erson Cams, was an avid drag racer and crew
chief during the 60’s and 70’s. Terry was 11, when he started spending his summer
vacations working with his dad at Sig Erson Cams where he was put in charge of sorting
thousands of returned pushrods to determine which could be put back into inventory.
This job created an interest in pursuing a career in the manufacturing of this compo-
nent. At age 12, Terry was introduced to Ed Iskenderian who noticed his enthusiasm,
learned of Terry’s interest, and convinced Terry to buy an Elgin pushrod chucker for six hundred dol-
lars. It took him six months of mowing lawns to pay it off. Terry’s desire to learn continued and over
the years he met many people involved in motorsports who taught him several different aspects of the
racing industry. Terry’s first shop was near a heat treating company where he studied metals, heat treat-
ment and their industrial applications. He then applied his knowledge to valve train technology. Years
of pushrod development, hands on experience, and with the enthusiasm and office support of his wife
Robin, Manton Pushrods has become the most technically advanced/service oriented pushrod manufac-
turing company in the world. That’s why many of the most respected people in motorsports use only
Manton pushrods and rockerarm adjusting screws. Dedicated to advancements in pushrod and valve
train technology, Manton Pushrods is determined to always be #1 in the World.

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Column Theory
Because a pushrod is an eccentrically loaded column due to angularity load and arc motion within the
engines atmosphere, whenever possible, it is most proper to use either a single taper or offset dual ta-
per design pushrod. It is also very important to use the largest diameter pushrod that you can fit in the
engine. This will help lessen deflection in the pushrod by putting the major diameter and mass where it
is needed the most. The greater the angularity, the greater the arc motion. As the pushrod encounters
this, the high load area on the tube moves closer to the energy source. The energy source being the
lifter, as it travels up the ramp of the camshaft. It makes it even more important to use these tapered
designs when using large roller bearing diameters, increased valve lash, very high engine speeds, high
rocker ratios, rapid valve train acceleration and high spring pressure. These tapered designs make it
easier for the pushrod to do its job properly, and will enhance the performance of all the other valve
train components, which will enable the engine to produce the maximum possible horsepower. The
tapered designs and large diameters will also reduce valvetrain harmonics. Do not be over concerned
about pushrod weight. The difference between a stock 5/16 diameter pushrod in a small block Chev-
rolet and a 7/16 to 3/8 tapered pushrod, represents a difference of approximately 2.5% of effective
weight. This is because the pushrod is on the slow moving side of the valve train. The effective increase
in weight between the two pushrods may be small but provides a huge increase in valve train stability.
Remember the valve side of this valve train is the critical side where any weight savings will make marked
improvements. No matter what we change, valve train stability is the goal.

Pushrod Deflection and Compression Diagrams

Rockerarm Movement
Schematic Illustration of compound
Accompanying Pushrod Rockerarm
Load Angles on Typical Pushrod
Deflection and Rockerarm
Compression

(reduced movement Rockerarm Movement with Valve Spring

and a corresponding Little or no Pushrod
decrease in net valve lift) Deflection or Compression

Valve
Compression

Resultant load
Pushrod Deflection and component
Compression along pushrod
Cylinder
axis
(resulting in shortened Note: Adding to the complexi-
ty of pushrod loading are com-
effective pushrod length) Note: In this simplified
Vertical & pound angles resulting from
illustration, you can see offset pushrod cups (in lifters)
that pushrod deflection Horizontal load Pushrod Offset
and angularity relationships
and compression can cause components among the pushrod, valve lifter
reduced net valve lift, the and rockerarm. Oblique angles
Valve Lifter result of a foreshortened Valve Lifter contribute to side-loading and
pushrod. Valve timing complex load patterns placed
(duration and timing) can on the pushrod. Although
some degree of pushrod
also be affected by “shock absorbing” is virtually
inadequate pushrod unavoidable, minimizing such
stiffness. deflection and compression is
Camshaft Camshaft critical for maintaining proper
valve timing.

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 Important Special Instructions & Suggestions
It is very important to determine proper pushrod length. Improper pushrod length can cause a number of problems
1 including excessive valve guide wear, lessened valve lift, valve stem side thrust, coil bind, improper valve to piston
clearance and also rockerarm to retainer interference (in some cases lash caps can be used to help correct rockerarm
to retainer clearance problems).

Check the radius of the lifter receiver cup and rockerarm cup/ball before ordering to help prevent mistakes. Im-
2 proper ordering may result in parts failure. Watch for variations from stock radius in aftermarket lifters.

Make sure significant oil volume reaches the rockerarm end of the pushrod to help prevent galling due to excessive
3 heat generation and lack of lubrication. To prevent interrupted oil flow to the pushrod, it is very common and almost
always necessary to modify the lifter body so oil flows through it no matter where it’s positioned in the lifter bore (call
for details). Oil restriction in the engine block is not normally recommended.

When possible, try to use larger diameter pushrods to spread out the load and lower the stress on the tube. This will
4 help lessen pushrod deflection. Heavy wall tubing is a good idea also, to minimize compression. Many problems occur
when a pushrod is inadequate for the application.

In high RPM applications large diamter pushrods are a must for the serious racers. Tapered designs help to dampen
5 harmonics in the valve train; extended valve spring life and increased usable RPM will usually be noticed.

Do not allow over clearancing for the pushrod. This may cause the pushrod to move around or deflect more than
6 needed. Clearance of .010 at the closest point, wherever that may be during its complete cycle is sufficient. The
cylinder head and engine block can often be utilized like a big guide plate and dampening device, which stabilizes the
pushrod. Just make sure that there is no interference problems when turning the engine over on the engine stand.

Tapered pushrods should not be used in guide plate applications. Improper clearance and interference problems are
7 sure to occur. Use only straight tube pushrods, specifically surface hardened for guide plate use in this application.
Note: See series #2 and #4 for guide plate applications.

If you are using a tool steel rockerarm adjusting screw, it is almost always suggested that a tool steel pushrod tip be
8 used at the rockerarm end. This will ensure proper compatibility.

Note: When using Manton pushrods, adjustments to valve/cam timing, valve to piston clearance and fuel curve may be required.

Custom Made Performance

Manton Pushrods versatility in engineering, design and manufacturing, results in the best engineered solutions possible. We
can design and manufacture a pushrod or rockerarm adjusting screw stronger, more durable and suitable for your engine
needs. All products are made from the best materials available. Tubes are made of 4130/4135 seamless chromoly or hot
working tool steel and are available in a variety of heat treated conditions. This allows us to manufacture a pushrod to en-
hance your specific application. Because every engine is different, we do not mass produce. All pushrods are custom made
in house per order. We take pride in knowing that we produce the highest quality parts available anywhere in the world. No
shortcuts are ever taken and no expense is spared in manufacturing our products. If you have a need for a product that we
do not normally produce, please call us and we will be happy to discuss making it for you. All pushrods are manufactured in
a three piece design.

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Pushrod Tips
CNC machined in house to insure quality control and versatility. Made from high impact, wear resistant 8620
barstock, case hardened, cryogenically treated and tempered.
In addition we also offer a pushrod tip made of H-13 tool steel. This material is heat treated, triple
tempered and salt bath nitrided. New hot working tool steels are now being explored. (Tool steel pushrod tips
are almost always used in conjuction with tool steel rockerarm adjusting screws).

Rockerarm Adjusting Screws

Our rockerarm screws are made of H-13 tool steel that is heat treated, triple tempered and salt bath nitrided.
This screw is by far, the strongest, most durable rockerarm adjusting screw available today.
Special features include rolled threads and a ball shape design to be compatible with a cup depth that
exceeds its own radius.
Sizes:
5/16 ball - 3/8 x 24 Thread 3/8 ball - 3/8 x 24 Thread 13/32 ball - 12 mm 1.0 Thread
5/16 ball - 7/16 x 20 Thread 3/8 ball - 7/16 x 20 Thread 13/32 ball - 7/16 x 20 Thread
Available with or without oil holes for pre lube and oil grooves for pressure feed oiling.

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 Series Definitions
Series 1: Mild performance: Non-guide plate use. 4130 chromoly tubing is much stronger than a
Series 1 stock pushrod. Provides 140,000 psi tensile strength. Not recommended for use with hardened guide
plates or roller camshafts. Sizes: 3/16” • 1/4” • 5/16” • 3/8” diameters. Straight tube, any length.

Series 2: Mild performance: Guide plate use. 4130 chromoly tubing is much stronger than a stock
Series 2 pushrod. Melonite™ processed for excellent wear resistance/durability. Provides approximately
150,000 psi tensile strength. Sizes: 5/16” • 3/8” diameters. Straight tube, any length.

Series 3 Series 3: Semi to high performance: Non-guide plate use. Hard drawn 4130/4135 seamless chro-
moly tubing, the highest quality available from mills. Originally formulated for aerospace/aircraft use.
A higher quality pushrod which provides approximately 170,000 psi tensile strength. Sizes: 5/16” • 11/32” • 3/8”
• 7/16” • 1/2” • 9/16” diameters. Straight tube or tapered, any length or variation of taper.

Series 4 Series 4: Semi to high performance: Guide plate use. Hard-drawn 4130/4135 seamless chromoly
tubing, the highest quality available from mills. Originally formulated for aerospace/aircraft use. Melo-
nite™ processed for durability and excellent wear resistance. A higher quality pushrod which provides approximately
180,000 psi tensile strength. Sizes: 5/16” • 11/32” • 3/8” • 7/16” diameters. Straight tube any length.

Series 5 Series 5: Cupcar, Top Fuel, Pro Stock, Pro Modified, Blown Alcohol, Pulling Tractor and Offshore
Marine. Non-guide plate use. The strongest most durable chromoly pushrod ever produced any-
where in the world. This series of pushrods manufactured for the most extreme applications possible. Utilizing
4130/4135 chromoly tubing and proprietary heat treating techniques we are able to achieve a 275,000 p.s.i. tensile
strength from the tubing without causing it to become brittle. (Note - Shaft rockerarms should be used in conjunction
with this series of pushrod because we do not case harden the tube for guide plate use.) Sizes: 5/16” • 11/32” • 3/8”
• 7/16” • 1/2” • 9/16” • 5/8” diameters. Straight tube or tapered, any length or variation of taper.
Note: Other diameters available upon request.

Our high speed tool steel pushrods are the strongest pushrod ever produced. Currently being
Tool Steel made for top fuel and blown alcohol applications. This solid bar body pushrod is superior to
all other pushrods available today. Forensic non destructive tests prove a more than 15% increase in column strength
over all our competitors strongest pushrods for the same application. We are still striving for more improvement
and to produce tool steel pushrods for all other applications. Sizes: 7/16” • 1/2” diameters. Straight tube or
tapered, any length or variation of taper. Note: Other diameters available upon request.

Series 1 Mild Performance - 4130 Normalized

PART # Straight Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
101 5/16 x .065 Wall
102 3/8 x .058 Wall
103 3/16 x .035 Wall
104 1/4 x .049 Wall

Series 2 Mild to Medium Performance - 4130 Normalized MeloniteTM Processed

PART # Straight Pushrods Guide Plate Use
201 5/16 x .065 Wall
202 3/8 x .058 Wall

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Series 3 Medium to High Performance - 4130/4135 Hard Drawn

PART # Straight Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
301 5/16 x .083 Wall
301-095 5/16 x .095 Wall
301-118 5/16 x .118 Wall
302 11/32 x .120 Wall
303 3/8 x .065 Wall
304 3/8 x .083 Wall
304-095 3/8 x .095 Wall
304-120 3/8 x .120 Wall
304-145 3/8 x .145 Wall
305 7/16 x .120 Wall
305-168 7/16 x .168 Wall
306 1/2 x .120 Wall
306-156 1/2 x .156 Wall
306-188 1/2 x .188 Wall
307 9/16 x .120 Wall
307-156 9/16 x .156 Wall
307-188 9/16 x .188 Wall
PART # Tapered Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
310 11/32 to 5/16 .120 Wall Single Taper
311 11/32 to 5/16 .120 Wall Dual Taper
312 3/8 to 5/16 .095 Wall Single Taper
312-120 3/8 to 5/16 .120 Wall Single Taper
312-145 3/8 to 5/16 .145 Wall Single Taper
313 3/8 to 5/16 .095 Wall Dual Taper
313-120 3/8 to 5/16 .120 Wall Dual Taper
313-145 3/8 to 5/16 .145 Wall Dual Taper
314 3/8 to 11/32 .095 Wall Single Taper
314-120 3/8 to 11/32 .120 Wall Single Taper
314-145 3/8 to 11/32 .145 Wall Single Taper
315 3/8 to 11/32 .095 Wall Dual Taper
315-120 3/8 to 11/32 .120 Wall Dual Taper
315-145 3/8 to 11/32 .145 Wall Dual Taper
316 7/16 to 3/8 .120 Wall Single Taper
316-168 7/16 to 3/8 .168 Wall Single Taper
317 7/16 to 3/8 .120 Wall Dual Taper
317-168 7/16 to 3/8 .168 Wall Dual Taper
318 1/2 to 7/16 .120 Wall Single Taper
318-156 1/2 to 7/16 .156 Wall Single Taper
318-188 1/2 to 7/16 .188 Wall Single Taper
319 1/2 to 7/16 .120 Wall Dual Taper
319-156 1/2 to 7/16 .156 Wall Dual Taper
319-188 1/2 to 7/16 .188 Wall Dual Taper
320 9/16 to 1/2 .120 Wall Single Taper
320-156 9/16 to 1/2 .156 Wall Single Taper
320-188 9/16 to 1/2 .188 Wall Single Taper
321 9/16 to 1/2 .120 Wall Dual Taper
321-156 9/16 to 1/2 .156 Wall Dual Taper
321-188 9/16 to 1/2 .188 Wall Dual Taper

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 Series 4 Medium to High Performance - 4130 MeloniteTM Processed
PART # Straight Pushrods Guide Plate Use
401 5/16 x .083 Wall
402 11/32 x .120 Wall
403 3/8 x .065 Wall
404 3/8 x .083 Wall
405 7/16 x .120 Wall

Series 5 Maximum Performance - 4130/4135 Salt Heat Treated to 275,000 p.s.i. Tensil
PART # Straight Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
501 5/16 x .083 Wall
501-095 5/16 x .095 Wall
501-118 5/16 x .118 Wall
502 11/32 x .120 Wall
503 3/8 x .095 Wall
503-120 3/8 x .120 Wall
503-145 3/8 x .145 Wall
504 7/16 x .120 Wall
504-168 7/16 x .168 Wall
505 1/2 x .120 Wall
505-156 1/2 x .156 Wall
505-188 1/2 x .188 Wall
507 9/16 x .120 Wall
507-156 9/16 x .156 Wall
507-188 9/16 x .188 Wall
PART # Tapered Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
510 11/32 to 5/16 .120 Wall Single Taper
511 11/32 to 5/16 .120 Wall Dual Taper
512 3/8 to 5/16 .095 Wall Single Taper
512-120 3/8 to 5/16 .120 Wall Single Taper
512-145 3/8 to 5/16 .145 Wall Single Taper
513 3/8 to 5/16 .095 Wall Dual Taper
513-120 3/8 to 5/16 .120 Wall Dual Taper
513-145 3/8 to 5/16 .145 Wall Dual Taper
514 3/8 to 11/32 .095 Wall Single Taper
514-120 3/8 to 11/32 .120 Wall Single Taper
514-145 3/8 to 11/32 .145 Wall Single Taper
515 3/8 to 11/32 .095 Wall Dual Taper
515-120 3/8 to 11/32 .120 Wall Dual Taper
515-145 3/8 to 11/32 .145 Wall Dual Taper
516 7/16 to 3/8 .120 Wall Single Taper
516-168 7/16 to 3/8 .168 Wall Single Taper
517 7/16 to 3/8 .120 Wall Dual Taper
517-168 7/16 to 3/8 .168 Wall Dual Taper
518 1/2 to 7/16 .120 Wall Single Taper
518-156 1/2 to 7/16 .156 Wall Single Taper
518-188 1/2 to 7/16 .188 Wall Single Taper
519 1/2 to 7/16 .120 Wall Dual Taper
519-156 1/2 to 7/16 .156 Wall Dual Taper
519-188 1/2 to 7/16 .188 Wall Dual Taper
520 9/16 to 1/2 .120 Wall Single Taper
520-156 9/16 to 1/2 .156 Wall Single Taper
520-188 9/16 to 1/2 .188 Wall Single Taper

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Series 5 cont. Maximum Performance - 4130/4135 Salt Heat Treated to 275,000 p.s.i. Tensil
PART # Tapered Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
521 9/16 to 1/2 .120 Wall Dual Taper
521-156 9/16 to 1/2 .156 Wall Dual Taper
521-188 9/16 to 1/2 .188 Wall Dual Taper
522-156 5/8 to 9/16 .156 Wall Single Taper
523-156 5/8 to 9/16 .156 Wall Dual Taper

Tool Steel Solid Bar Pushrods

PART # Straight Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
904-B 7/16
905-B 1/2
PART # Tapered Pushrods Non-Guide Plate Use
916-B 7/16 to 3/8 Single Taper
917-B 7/16 to 3/8 Dual Taper
918-B 1/2 to 7/16 Single Taper
919-B 1/2 to 7/16 Dual Taper

Adjustable Checking Tools

PART # Description
660 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 6.000 to 7.000
670 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 7.000 to 8.000
680 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 8.000 to 9.000
690 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 9.000 to 10.000
610 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 10.000 to 11.000
611 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 11.000 to 12.000
612 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 12.000 to 13.000
613 - E, M, K, O 3/8 Adjustable Tool 13.000 to 14.000
629 3/8 Adjustable Tool Kit 6.000 to 14.000 (Includes 8 tubes, 8 - 5/16 balls, 2 - 5/16 cups, 2 - 3/8 cups, 2 springs)
631 Pair of Checking Springs
632 5/16 Ball Checking Tool Tip
633 5/16 Cup Checking Tool Tip
634 3/8 Cup Checking Tool Tip
635 V Cup Checking Tool Tip

When ordering an adjustable tool be sure to select which tip.

Tips styles are indicated by the following letters:

E 5/16 Ball

M 5/16 Cup

K 3/8 Cup

O V Cup

An example part number would be 660-E. That part number is a 3/8 Adjustable Tool, 6 - 7”, with a 5/16 Ball.

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 Labor
PART # Description
701 Shorten Pushrod
702 Replace Pushrod End
703 Straighten Pushrod
704 Shorten, Straighten & Replace One End
705 Hourly Rate

Pushrod Tips
PART # Description
706 Pushrod Tip 8620 Steel
709 Pushrod Tip H-13 Tool Steel
710 Pushrod Tip Upgrade to H-13 Tool Steel

Rockerarm Adjusting Screws

PART # Description
821 3/8 Ball 7/16 x 20 Thread H-13 Tool Steel
822 3/8 Ball 7/16 x 20 Thread with Oil Hole H-13 Tool Steel
823 5/16 Ball 3/8 x 24 Thread H- 13 Tool Steel
824 5/16 Ball 3/8 x 24 Thread with Oil Hole H-13 Tool Steel
825 5/16 Ball 7/16 x 20 Thread With Pressure Feed Side Hole H-13 Tool Steel
826 3/8 Ball 7/16 x 20 Thread With Pressure Feed Side Hole H-13 Tool Steel
827 5/16 Ball 7/16 x 20 Thread With Oil Hole H-13 Tool Steel
828 3/8 Ball 3/8 x 24 Thread With Oil Hole H-13 Tool Steel
829 13/32 Ball 12mm 1.0 Thread H-13 Tool Steel
830 13/32 Ball 7/16 x 20 Thread with Pressure Feed Side Hole H-13 Tool Steel
850 7/16 x 20 x .700 O.D. 12 Point Jam Nut
850g 7/16 x 20 x .620 O.D. 12 Point Jam Nut
851 3/8 x 24 x .700 O.D. 12 Point Jam Nut

Assembly Lubricant
PART # Description
710101 .5 oz. Ultra Gel Moly Lube - Syringe Sampler
710102 3 oz. Ultra Gel Moly Lube - Grease Gun Cartridge
710103 3 oz. Ultra Gel Moly Lube - Jar
710104 8 oz. Ultra Gel Moly Lube - Jar

Part # 8000 Part # 8001-W & 8001-A Part # 710104

Black T-Shirt White or Ash T-Shirt 8 oz Assembly Lube

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When determining the correct pushrod length, Manton Pushrods prefers that you order
the pushrods in the following manner.
1) Ball/Ball design are to be ordered by overall length measurement.
(The standard flat diameter on the ends of the pushrod is .100)
2) Ball/Cup design are most properly ordered by the effective length. This length is measured from the bottom of the
cup radius to the tip of the ball. Overall length can also be given but tell us how deep the cup depth is. Note: Make sure
when ordering ball/cup pushrods that you explain how you came up with the measurement.
These are the most common tip styles used. To view a complete list go to our website www.mantonpushrods.com.

Shipping
Orders will be shipped UPS ground unless another shipping method is requested. Remember we are located in California so if you are located far
from us you may want to request faster service. It may take a week for packages to reach the east coast. The carrier has full responsibility for all
merchandise once the package leaves our facility. All damage or shortage claims must be reported to the carrier immediately.

Returns
No returns will be accepted without prior authorization. Any merchandise returned due to manufacturing defects or shipping errors will be cor-
rected at no charge. Custom pushrods can rarely be returned but will be handled on an individual basis.

Warranty
Manton Pushrods will repair or replace at our discretion any item manufactured by our company that is found to be defective in material design
and/or workmanship. The invoice must accompany the merchandise to verify the purchase. We reserve the right to inspect any merchandise
returned for misuse, abuse, modification or defective installation. All merchandise distributed by Manton Pushrods is guaranteed in accordance
with the manufacturers own terms of warranty.

Ordering
When ordering pushrods there are many factors in determining the correct pushrod for your application. Many questions will be asked of you
during the ordering process. The correct answers to these questions are the responsibility of the customer. We will do our best in suggesting the
proper pushrod for your application, but the final decision is the responsibility of the customer. Manton Pushrods will not be held responsible if
the pushrods do not fit properly when you receive them unless it is due to a manufacturing error on our part.

Terms
All orders are C.O.D., cashiers check or credit card unless prior arrangements have been made. We accept Mastercard and Visa only. If you are
an open account customer and you exceed 30 days to pay an open invoice you may be put on C.O.D. without notice. If you are a customer ap-
proved for business or personal checks and your check bounces, you will be responsible for all check charges incurred by us and you may also
be put on certified check or credit card.

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