pushrod

Noun

Meaning

(mechanical engineering) A rigid reciprocating rod that, by its movement, transmits force to actuate a mechanism.
(automotive) A rod in a piston engine that actuates rocker arms above the cylinder head.

(cycling) A rod in an internal gear hub that actuates the shifting mechanism.

(aviation) A rod used in the transmission of flight control inputs to an aircraft's control surfaces.

Examples

It features a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 engine, carbon fiber monocoque and body panels, pushrod suspension and active aerodynamics. Source: Internet

Manufacturers are free to choose between using an engine based on one from their own line up or a generic engine provided by V8 Supercars. citation Both Ford and Holden use US-based racing engines with pushrod actuated valves and two valves per cylinder. Source: Internet

Prior to completion of 356 production, Porsche had developed a higher-revving 616/36 version of the 356's four-cylinder pushrod engine for installation in a new 912 model that commenced production in April 1965. Source: Internet

It featured disc brakes all around, as well as an option for the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced, the convert "SC". Source: Internet

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