Section 03-00: Engine, Service | 1996 All F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 4.9L, 5.0L, 5.8L or 7.5L Gasoline Engines, and 7.3L Diesel Engines Workshop Manual |
Cleaning
Clean the push rods (6565) in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.
Inspection
NOTE: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Replace damaged push rods.
The push rods can be visually checked for straightness while they are installed in the engine (6007) by rotating them with the valve closed. They also can be checked with a dial indicator.
If the push rod is bent beyond specifications, it should be replaced.