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Solid Tappet Kits for 1966-84 
Shovelhead are made from 
aircraft quality 4130 seamless 
chromoly tubing. Extremely 
rigid, resists flexing even when 
used with radical cams and 
high spring rates. Lighter than 
stock pushrods. Lengths are 
as long as possible for added 
rigidity of adjuster. Each set includes 4 pushrods and 4 adjust-
able solid lifter adapters. Smaller diameter than most moly 
pushrod sets for clearance in pushrod cover tubes. Instructions 
included. Fits stock or .200 longer stroker cylinders.
VT No. 11-9545
Solid Pushrod Conversion 
fits 1966-84 Shovelheads. 
We put the adjuster into the 
lifter body to increase the 
stability of the pushrod at 
greater angles. A tapered 
split lock nut is used for the best way to lock the adjusting 
bolt into the lifter body. We use a ⁵⁄₁₆-32 extra fine thread for 
easier and close adjustments. Pushrods are long enough to 
accommodate engines with stroker cylinders. Alloy pushrods 
have hardened steel tips.
VT No. 11-9535
Andrews Pushrods for 1966-84 are available in chromoly or 
steel aluminum. Pushrods are adjustable. All are stock diame-
ter, so there is no cover interference.
VT No. 
Andrews 
Type
11-9871 292055 
Aluminum
11-9872 292030 
Chromoly
11-9871
Taper Lite Adjustable 
Pushrods
 for 1966-84 
are manufactured from 
4130 steel with hard-
ened adjusters and ball 
ends. Designed to be 
installed without remov-
ing gas tank, rocker box 
or camshaft cover. Set 
of four. Use with stock 
hydraulic lifters
VT No. 11-9704
11-9704
Solid Pushrod Kits include 4 alloy pushrods and adapters to 
convert stock hydraulic lifters to solid. Replacement rods avail-
able separately. 
*Note: Colony
Sifton 
VT No. 
Year 
Model
11-9533 
7131-12*  1953-65 Panhead
11-9534 
7132-12* 
1966-85  Shovelhead 74” and 80”
11-9539 
11-9539 
Rods only  For 1953-65 Kit
11-9540 
11-9540 
Rods only  For 1966-85 Kit
V-Thunder Big Twin Pushrod Kits are 
made from .049 wall 4130 chromoly steel 
tubing. Have exacting tolerances for reliabil-
ity. These rods fit stock or Velva Touch lifter 
units.
VT No. 
Year 
 
Type
11-7706 
1953-65  
 
Stock
11-7707 
1953-65 Shovelhead  Stroker
11-7708 
1966-84 Shovelhead  Stock
11-7709 
1966-84 Shovelhead  Stroker
11-7708
Replacement Nuts fit each brand of pushrods or tappets.
8780-4 Colony  ⁹⁄₃₂ — 32 
4 pack
37-8866 V-Twin 
⁵⁄₁₆
 — 32 
4 pack
12-0524 Eastern  ⁹⁄₃₂ — 32 
10 pack
*Note: ⁹⁄₃₂ x 32 thread
37-8866
11-9534
Pushrod Kit
11-9539
11-9540
11-9533
Pushrod Lifter Tool makes installation of 
pushrod easier, insert tool onto pushrod 
end and lift. Use on Knucklehead, Panhead, 
and Shovelhead. 
VT No.  Brand
3056-1   
Colony
3056-1T V-Twin
11-9523
Sifton Pushrod Sets 
are constructed of 
aluminum alloy with 
heat treated steel 
ends. VT No. 11-9520 
and VT No. 7122-4 
do not include internal 
hydraulic valve.
11-1345
Sifton 
Colony Year/Model 
 
Type
11-1345  
1948-52 Panhead 
 
OE Type
11-9520  7122-4  1948-52 Panhead 74" 
 
Solid
   
 
7519-4  1948-52 Panhead 61" 
 
Solid
11-1345   
1948-52 Panhead 
 
Hydraulic
11-9522  7515-4  1953-65 Panhead74" 
 
Hydraulic
11-9523      
1966-84Shovelhead (Steel) 
Hydraulic
11-9524  7516-4  1966-84Shovelhead (Alloy) 
Hydraulic
11-9527  7506-4  Conversion Pan/Shovel Top End  Solid