Re-using Tail Push Rod End

[Lee2782]

Has anyone re-used the tail push rod ends?

since breaking my push rod in a crash I have a spare carbon rod that came with the stretched push rod kit (305-311) and was wondering would it be possible to drill out the old carbon rod and reuse instead of buying the new ends?

if anyone has done this I would love to hear you method of doing this?

[Rodney Kirstine]

Yep, that's what I do as long as the threaded part isn't bent. I cut the carbon tube flush with the end of the metal and then just use a drill bit to drill out the carbon and adhesive. Just drill slowly and you'll know when you're at the bottom of the hole since the part is stainless steel.

[Lee2782]

Thanks Rodney!!

I did what you said and drilled the old carbon rod out with 4mm drill bit and the ends look brand new!! saves me $12.00

cheers

[Dave Willis]

I Heated mine up with a Heat Gun, slid right off.

Dave

[dpelletier]

Originally Posted by Dave Willis

I Heated mine up with a Heat Gun, slid right off.

Dave

Same here.

[Lee2782]

Originally Posted by Dave Willis

I Heated mine up with a Heat Gun, slid right off.

Dave

wow that sound even easier!! I used JB weld so does that have a melting point at certain temperature?

[Rodney Kirstine]

Heat gun isn't a real power tool, though.

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[dpelletier]

Originally Posted by Lee2782

wow that sound even easier!! I used JB weld so does that have a melting point at certain temperature?

Mine was with JB weld... and it did come off with the heat gun.
However, as pointed out already, its not a power tool!