Why are used pushrods a no go?.....I have a set of chromolys that have very few passes on them....I have used used pushrods in the past, thus why I am concerned as to the reasons why you think they shouldnt be re-used. I realize in not using bent ones ...for obvious reasons, but with new lifters and new rockers, a healthy used pushrod will still rotate with the lifter, as long as the pre-load is set correctly when using a hydraulic cam.....please post more on this guys. Anytime i rebuild a motor and do a cam swap, I inspect each pushrod for damage....Ive even taken emery cloth and lightly scored the tips to help them seat with new rockers ans lifters.....I've been lucky and never bent a pushrod, but i also do wise cam selection as well.....