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Post by chad on Jul 14, 2008 15:23:46 GMT -5
Spoke with My engine builder Mark today and found out I need a fuel pump push Rod for a roller cam. I went to remove the installed standard push rod and am having a hard to getting it out. It seems stuck I tried turning the motor over and it moved outwards some. Anybody have any trick how to get ahold of it and pull it out.
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Post by ricks67 on Jul 14, 2008 16:09:41 GMT -5
It should slide right out(being a new motor) unless the motor was run and the rod got peaned on the end. then you might have to pull the cam to get it out. (file bures off)
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Post by chevellianrob on Jul 15, 2008 17:04:33 GMT -5
As Rick stated it should just fall out. make sure you don't have a bolt in the front of the block holding it in.(it's been done before)
You could try a pair of needle nose vice-grips if it is a snug fit. Usually you have to stick some thing in the hole in the front of the block to hold the push rod up while you install the fuel pump because it is a loose fit.
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Post by chad on Jul 15, 2008 18:13:43 GMT -5
I called Butch and asked him if he had any problems installing it. He said it slid right in but he did put some assembly lube on which I know can be very firm. I'm going to try and spray some lube up around it to maybe help remove some of the assembly lube.
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Post by chad on Feb 26, 2009 20:48:10 GMT -5
Well after several months and several hours of total frustration. I was able to remove the push Rod. What i ended up doing was placing a metal collar with a set screw in the side if it over the push rod. This allowed me to get a good bite on the rod to pry it out.
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Post by ricks67 on Feb 26, 2009 21:53:05 GMT -5
Congrats Chad!
creative engineering
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Post by chad on Feb 27, 2009 6:26:30 GMT -5
Thanks Rick!
I have ? for you. When I go to buy the correct push rod should I spend the extra $$$ for the one with the roller tip?
What type of push rod did you use on your roller cams?
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Post by ricks67 on Feb 27, 2009 16:30:32 GMT -5
I have an electric fuel pump, Chad. But I know 2 people who run mechanical pumps with roller cams and will get intouch with them tonight.
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Post by Aaron on Feb 27, 2009 16:48:53 GMT -5
i run a voodoo roller in my sb.
its a billet core,so i had to go with a bronze tipped pushrod.
i bought a comp one, it was decent cheap, like 20-30 bucks i cant remember.
it looks nice, its all black with bronze tip. hehe.
aaron
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Post by ricks67 on Feb 27, 2009 17:55:29 GMT -5
i run a voodoo roller in my sb. its a billet core,so i had to go with a bronze tipped pushrod. i bought a comp one, it was decent cheap, like 20-30 bucks i cant remember. it looks nice, its all black with bronze tip. hehe. aaron forgot about you Aaron. Jim runs a bronze tip also, I asked about life span/replacement time and now I have him thinking he better check when he gets home. (stuck in an airport in texas, delayed flight). |
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Post by Aaron on Mar 1, 2009 10:04:39 GMT -5
hm, thats a good one, i might pull mine to check before the season starts.
aaron
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