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> Never know when somethin can rattle loose..., Check those pushrod tubes!
rpmmaxxed
post Apr 2 2013, 01:39 PM
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While removing my Kerry Hunter header to install copper gaskets, I discovered 3 of my 4 passenger side tubes were no longer seated fully. I'm sure for most of us, this is routinely checked, but maybe for some of the less knowledgable, including myself, a good reminder.



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post Apr 2 2013, 01:57 PM
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Your pushrod tube keeper spring is either not installed or installed incorrectly (very common)

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post Apr 2 2013, 01:59 PM
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I agree...
pull the valve cover and check your retaining spring

I've never had them come loose
I've had leaks of course at times, but over approximately 15 motors I've never had them come loose.
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post Apr 2 2013, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Apr 2 2013, 11:57 AM) *

Your pushrod tube keeper spring is either not installed or installed incorrectly (very common)

Zach

I was putting the springs in this weekend and discovered that the easy route to pushrod spring installation also puts them in wrong. If they are in right they actually hold them in place, but if put in the way they naturally want to go, they just stick down the tube. Not good.
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post Apr 2 2013, 02:01 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Apr 2 2013, 12:57 PM) *

Your pushrod tube keeper spring is either not installed or installed incorrectly (very common)

Zach



These are on the outer side of the tubes, top of the head yes?
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post Apr 2 2013, 02:41 PM
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If you need springs, I have 'em.

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post Apr 2 2013, 06:20 PM
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QUOTE(rpmmaxxed @ Apr 2 2013, 03:01 PM) *

QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Apr 2 2013, 12:57 PM) *

Your pushrod tube keeper spring is either not installed or installed incorrectly (very common)

Zach



These are on the outer side of the tubes, top of the head yes?

No.

They are inside the rocker covers. They are a thin spring the is held in though a channel in the rockers. And they are kinda a bitch to put in correctly. At least I have found it to be so, others may know a trick.

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post Apr 2 2013, 08:35 PM
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Not a bitch to me. Hook them into the rocker stands (that's why the notch in the stands faces down!) and then push them under the rocker arm ends and pushrods. Then take an L-shaped allen wrench and pull on the part that sticks down into the tube until it is resting on the shoulder of the tube.

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post Apr 3 2013, 08:48 AM
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This probably means I have installed mine the easy(incorrect) way. Thanks for bringing this up!
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post Apr 5 2013, 09:12 AM
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Cap'n do you had some sort of guidance on installing those push tube spring/clips, I could see how that could get scewed up very easly. that's why I bought some from you



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post Apr 5 2013, 09:44 AM
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I just did this last night.
Exactly as Dave D. says above, but I used a hooked dental pick to pull the ends out until they rest on the tubes.
You will hear the "Click".

I can get pictures of the process later today as I have to put one set of rockers back in tonight.

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post Apr 5 2013, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Apr 2 2013, 12:41 PM) *

If you need springs, I have 'em.

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And they are still available new from Porsche...
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post Apr 5 2013, 12:20 PM
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QUOTE(02loftsmoor @ Apr 5 2013, 08:12 AM) *

do you had some sort of guidance on installing those push tube spring/clips...

Two posts before yours. See #8.
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post Apr 6 2013, 06:27 PM
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Here is how it looks once you feed the spring into the head (this can be done after the rockers are bolted down).

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i366.photobucket.com-10819-1365294441.1.jpg)

After reaching down and pulling the spring back with a hook, it snaps into place:

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i366.photobucket.com-10819-1365294441.2.jpg)

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