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pushrod
pushrod n.
Brit. 
/ˈpʊʃrɒd/
, /ˈpʊʃrɒd/U.S. /ˈpʊʃˌrɑd/
a rod that transmits a pushing force within an engine or mechanism; frequently attributive./ˈpʊʃˌrɑd/ΘΚΠ
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pitman1813
connecting rod1839
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pushrod1908
1908 Westm. Gaz. 16 Jan. 4/2 The inlet-valves are..placed immediately above the exhaust-valves, and actuated by rockers and vertical push-rods.
1934 Jrnl. Royal Aeronaut. Soc. 38 191 Push rod valve mechanism for air~cooled engines..has been almost universally adopted during the last few years.
1973 Times 18 Oct. 35/3 The Polski 125P saloon..has the same body as the old Fiat 125 and a 1500cc push rod engine.
1990 Peterson's 4-wheel & Off-road May 35/2 The lobes activate a train of components that includes the lifters, the pushrods, the rocker arms and, finally, the valves themselves.
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