Wanted Parts for Kingfisher KD6

[JLAB]

Wanted- Push rods (2of) for Kingfisher Marine Engine Model KD6

[MtB]

15 minutes ago, JLAB said:

Wanted- Push rods (2of) for Kingfisher Marine Engine Model KD6

 

I think the chances are vanishingly small. 

 

What happened to the old pushrods? If you still have one as a pattern, even if damaged, I'd imagine a skilled machinist would be able to turn you another one to broadly match it. 

 

Getting the material and temper right might be hit and miss though!

 

 

[JLAB]

Thank you Stephan, i have put the post on for a friend who is not up to using a computer. Will follow up on if he still has the old push rods.

 

[Tracy D'arth]

You may be able to use rods from another engine, cutting and profiling the tappet ends to get the correct length if necessary.  Are the Kingfisher ones hollow so the oil travels up them or solid?

[RLWP]

1 minute ago, Tracy D'arth said:

You may be able to use rods from another engine, cutting and profiling the tappet ends to get the correct length if necessary.  Are the Kingfisher ones hollow so the oil travels up them or solid?

 

That's my thought too. I'm interested to see what the old rods are like

 

Richard

[JLAB]

The original pushrods were mislaid during refurbishment of the engine therefore he doesn't know whether they were solid or hollow.

Have passed all the comments onto him. Anyway thank you for the feedbacks.

5 hours ago, Tracy D'arth said:

You may be able to use rods from another engine, cutting and profiling the tappet ends to get the correct length if necessary.  Are the Kingfisher ones hollow so the oil travels up them or solid?