The Wacker Neuson Push Rod is a genuine OEM component designed for GDS5500G series generators. As a direct factory replacement, this push rod is built to the exact tolerances required to maintain correct valve timing and smooth engine operation in your Wacker Neuson machine. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part delivers the fit and function your equipment demands, covering both the standard GDS5500G and the GDS5500G LA configurations.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to the precise length and diameter specifications required for correct valve train geometry in this engine, preventing premature wear on lifters and rocker arms.
- Drop-In Replacement — Seats directly into the existing push rod bore and rocker arm socket without any fitting adjustments, keeping your rebuild on schedule.
- GDS5500G Series Compatibility — Confirmed fitment for GDS5500G and GDS5500G LA generators, so you can order with confidence.
- Valve Train Integrity — A correctly functioning push rod transfers motion from the camshaft lobe to the rocker arm with zero flex or deflection; a worn or bent rod causes misfires, power loss, and accelerated valve seat damage.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Backed by Wacker Neuson's OEM supply chain, ensuring the material grade and heat treatment match the original component installed at the factory.
A push rod is a critical link in a four-stroke engine's valve train, transmitting the up-and-down motion generated by the camshaft through to the rocker arms, which in turn open and close the intake and exhaust valves at precisely the right moment. When a push rod is bent, worn, or broken, valve timing is disrupted, causing rough running, a significant drop in power output, or an engine that won't start at all. Replacing a damaged push rod promptly with a correctly dimensioned OEM part restores proper valve operation and protects the surrounding components from further damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100084416 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Push Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GDS5500G | GDS5500G (No-CE) | 5100079460 |
| GDS5500G | GDS5500G LA | 5100079461 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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