Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
| Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent |
- Clean the push rods in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.
- Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary. Refer to PUSH ROD
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.
- If the push rod is bent beyond specifications, install a new push rod. Refer to PUSH ROD for the procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to straighten push rods.