Push Rod Adjustment

Push rod height check or adjustment is required if master cylinder and power unit are separated, or if push rod is replaced or transferred from one unit to another, or if misadjustment is diagnosed as cause of braking problems.

Place gauge over push rod and adjust push rod nut to provide a slight tension (approx. 5 lbs.) against gauge. See Push Rod Height chart and Push Rod Gauge Dimensions to fabricate suitable gauge.

Fig 1: PUSH ROD GAUGE DIMENSIONS

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PUSH ROD HEIGHT

Application

Dimension "A"

Chevrolet & GMC

1965-67

1.195-1.200"

1968-74

1.220-1.225"

Dodge

⁽¹⁾

Ford

.880-.895"

International Harvester

With Drum Brakes

.980-.995"

With Disc Brakes

1.185-1.200"

Jeep

⁽²⁾.980-.995"

Plymouth

⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾	Nonadjustable.

⁽²⁾	Nonadjustable, push rod height of replacement unit is preset at factory.