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Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection

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  1. Clean the push rods in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.
    2. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
    Fig 1: Checking Ends Of Push Rods For Nicks, Grooves, Roughness Or Excessive Wear
    G03954898Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary.
    • The push rods can be checked for straightness while they are installed in the engine by rotating them with the valve closed.
    • They also can be checked using a Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
  3. If the push rod is bent beyond specifications, install a new push rod.
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