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A. It is a heavy duty M14 threaded rod, 430mm long, supplied with an alignment washer for use in certain Sykes Pickavant bush or puller kits.
A. It is selected for correct length and strength, reliably transmitting pressing or pulling forces between adaptors and press plates.
A. Replacement is needed if the original rod shows thread damage, bending or signs of fatigue from repeated heavy use.
A. Check it is straight, ensure threads are clean and confirm nuts can run smoothly from end to end without binding.
A. It may be used if size and load are appropriate, but care must be taken not to exceed its design capacity.
A. A straight rod keeps plates parallel and forces central, helping bushes or bearings move smoothly along the intended path.
A. Store them with associated bush kits or in a labelled rack for threaded press rods so the correct size is easy to locate.
A. A fatigued rod could fail suddenly, risking tool damage, component damage or potential injury to the operator.
A. It pulls or pushes bush sleeves through housings by linking step plates and press frames, driving movement via nuts and washers.
A. Users might search “Sykes Pickavant 18782370 M14 threaded rod” or “heavy duty alignment rod for bush kit”."
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