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Username Post: 1947 216 Pushrods        (Topic#234018)
Keith_Knox 
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 01-21-10 09:14 PM - Post#1846837    

The last time I ran my 47 it looked like 3
of the pushrods were bent alittle bit.
What is the best way to change them out?
Pull the complete assy or loosen the rockers?
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010.
1996 Chevy Monte Carlo
2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
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gary635g 
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 01-22-10 06:36 AM - Post#1846958    
    In response to Keith_Knox

Bring piston on that cylinder near TDC back off adjustment screw, slide rocker away pull push rod out lay on a block of wood( keep in mind the larger diameter on both ends orientate as necessary to effect straightening) tap with a copper or plastic hammer. They will straighten just fine. Gary

 

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 01-22-10 06:45 AM - Post#1846963    
    In response to Keith_Knox

That is good advice on straightening the push rods but most important is to find out what caused them to bend in the first place. It will do no good to straighten them it the cause is not cured. Bad or old gas results in a build up on the valve stems and causes them to stick so you should look for this first.
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Keith_Knox 
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 01-22-10 10:41 AM - Post#1847115    
    In response to 2blu52

The engine sat for I don't know how long.
I used Marval Mystery Oil on it, but did not tap the valves. The are not bent very much.
I have some spare pushrods.
Will make sure the valves are loose.
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe Purchased 6/2010.
1996 Chevy Monte Carlo
2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
2013 F150 Crew Cab


 

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