Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln Mark LT and 2007 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.

Fig 1: Identifying Push Rods And Dial Indicator

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate Engine article for the procedure.
- 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.
If the push rod is bent beyond specifications, install a new push rod. Refer to the appropriate Engine article for the procedure.