F 150 2WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2007)
Push Rod: Testing and Inspection
Push Rod Cleaning and Inspection
1. Clean the push rods in a suitable solvent. Blow out the oil passage in the push rods with compressed air.
2. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or excessive wear. Install new push rods as necessary.
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The push rods can be checked for straightness while they are installed in the engine by rotating them with the valve closed.
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They also can be checked using a Dial Indicator with Bracketry.
3. If the push rod is bent beyond specifications, install a new push rod.
