Push Rod Cleaning And Inspection
- Clean the push rods (6565) in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.
- Check the ends of the 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 vehicle by rotating them with the valve closed.
- They can also be checked using a Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture.
- If the push rod is bent beyond specification, install a new push rod.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to straighten push rods.