Push Rod

Clean the push rods in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.

1. Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Replace as necessary.

2. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.

The push rods can be checked for straightness while they are installed in the engine by rotating them with the valve closed.





3. They also can be checked with a Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
4. If the push rod is bent beyond specifications, replace it.