Cylinder Head: Inspection: PUSHRODS

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Fig 1: Inspecting Push Rod For Cracks

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Inspect the pushrod ball and socket for signs of scoring. Check for cracks where the ball and the socket are pressed into the tube.

Fig 2: Inspecting Push Rod For Flatness

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Roll the pushrod on a flat work surface with the socket end hanging off the edge. Replace any pushrod that appears to be bent.