If you have solid pushrods then, all the rocker gear will
have to be removed in order to do it. If you have adjustable pushrods then
replacing the seal(s) is relatively straightforward and easy. Something you might try before doing that is
to rotate the tubes at the leaking o-ring in opposite directions about
3/4" back and forth a couple of times. You may re-seat the o-ring. I've
had success rotating the tube at the head. In some cases you can buy new
o'rings pull the tube up and then cut the new o'ring and superglue them back
together, If you do cut o-rings as a try-it repair, cut them at a broad ANGLE, not
straight across the width of the o-ring. BUT
If it was me and all you have leaking is the tubes. I would
just cut the old rods and install adjustable ones. They last forever and they
can save a lot of hassle! Not to mention gasket costs, they pay for themselves
eventually. Crain and several other companies make these adjustable pushrod
tubes and adjustable push rods. That way it would only be a 30 min. job unless
you just want to open her up to see what it looks like. Their design permits a
simple, trouble free installation that does not require removal of the gas tank
or rocker assemblies. The OEM pushrods may be cut to permit removal without
rocker disassembly of the engine. These
adjustable pushrods can then be installed without removing the rocker box cover
For access to adjuster unit, similar aftermarket pushrod
covers must be used
Retainer clips and upper pushrod covers have been designed
to provide a more stable, rigid cover assembly. You push the spring-loaded clip
down, this frees the metal strip that holds the upper and lower pushrods in
place, then pull the lower tube up from the tappet block, and upper tube down
out of the rocker cover housing. This way you can see which o-rings are there.
DON'T use silicon. Not there. It just takes one little glob
to block an oil way and your day is ruined. If the makeshift cut and glue does
not work, it's a pretty good time to install adjustable pushrods, Kit includes
required gaskets, o-rings, and replacement pushrod covers and retainer clips
.
This kit is from J & P cycles, cost is $178.oo + shipping. Click here to go to their website.. Hope this helps Fix Ya up.
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