Shovelhead® - Pushrods & Tappets

1966-84 Shovelhead® Big-Twin®

Adjustable Pushrod and Mechanical Tappet kits. Precision machined and heat treated steel tappet bodies reduce the weight and improve the valve train geometry. The pushrod seat is relocated to decrease the tappet guide block wear. Oversize tappets are available to recondition worn tappet blocks.

Our adjustable pushrods are included with each kit to insure that a matched assembly will provide top performance and durability. These pushrods are made from aircraft grade seamless steel tubing. This kit requires the removal of the top end or the camshaft to install.
Mechanical Tappet & Adjustable Pushrod Kits
TEC #   Crane
83396 Mechanical Tappet and adjustable pushrod kit. 3-1000
83398 .005” Oversize mechanical tappet and adjustable pushrod kit. 3-1000OS
 
Mechanical Tappet & Adjustable Pushrod Kits
TEC #   Crane
83397 Mechanical tappets only. Kit of two. Must be used with Crane Cams adjustable pushrods. 3-1010
 
Tappet Roller Kits
TEC #   Crane
83363 High quality tappet roller kits for all Shovelhead® Big-Twin® and 1957-85 Sportster® engines 3-0101
 
Adjustable mechanical tappets with non adjustable pushrod kits. Eliminates the need to remove the top end or the camshaft to install this kit. Higher pushrod seat makes installation easy. The tappet bodies are precision machined, ground for roundness and heat treated for maximum strength and durability.

The adjuster and seat are made from heat treated steel and secured with an aircraft locking nut. The threaded adjuster allows you to adjust the valve lash at the tappet. Does not require machining to install. This kit does not require the removal of the top end or the camshaft to install.
 
Adjustable Mechanical Tappet & Pushrod Kits
TEC #   Crane
83390 Adjustable mechanical tappets with non-adjustable pushrod kit. 3-1005
83391 Adjustable mechanical tappets with stroker length cylinder non-adjustable pushrod kit. 3-1006
 
Non Adjustable Shovelhead Pushrods

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TEC #   Crane
83388 Non-adjustable pushrods for Crane Cams adjustable mechanical tappets. Pushrods only. Fits 1966-84 Big Twin® 4-0014
 
 
Shovelhead® Conversion

1966-84 Shovelhead® Big-Twin®

Convert your existing hydraulic tappets to mechanical for weight savings and high RPM operation. This kit will relocate the pushrod seat height for better valve train geometry and less tappet guide block wear. This kit does not require machining to install and includes our adjustable pushrods. A new pushrod seat assembly and a plug that prevents the oil from entering the hollow tappet body results in a 25% weight savings. Requires the removal of the top end or the camshaft to install.

Mechanical Tappet Conversion Kit
TEC #   Crane
83394 Mechanical tappet conversion kit with adjustable pushrods. 3-1100
83395 Mechanical tappet conversion kit with stroker length cylinder pushrods. 3-1100
 
 
Shovelhead® Pushrods & Tappets

1966-84 Shovelhead® Big-Twin®

Hydraulic tappet and adjustable pushrod kits. Precision machined, ground and heat treated steel tappet bodies with premium quality hydraulic inserts. Anti pump up hydraulic tappets provide high performance and do not require any periodic adjustment. Eliminate the noise from your mechanical valve train. Does not require the removal of the top end or the camshaft to install.
Adjustable Pushrods
TEC #   Crane
83392 Adjustable pushrods only. (Kit of four) Can be used with Crane Cams or original equipment hydraulic tappets. 4-0009
83393 Stroker length adjustable pushrods only. (Kit of four) Can be used with Crane Cams or original equipment Hydraulic tappets. 4-0011
 
Adjustable Pushrods
TEC #   Crane
83360 Shovelhead® Big-Twin® hydraulic insert. Precision machined hydraulic insert. High quality replacement for original equipment or Crane Cams hydraulic tappets. 3-0150