Pushrods?

zom91

Registered User
I dissassembled my engine to replace the HG's and forgot to put the pushrods in some oil so they wouldn't rust, so they rusted. Is it possible to have them machined to like-new condition and reuse them, or are they garbage? If I can't reuse them, where can I pick up some new ones, and how much do they run?
 
Get some rust dissolver ( i use navel jelly) and soak them in it for a few minutes be sure to use rubber gloves very powerful stuff. Use a pipe cleaner to clear the tubes you have to make sure there is no blockage and oil is able flow freely through the center of push rods. after you get the rust off you will want to make sure to get all of the jelly residue off use denatured alcohol and pipe cleaners. Then power wash them. Look for any visible damage to tips. If you think there might be any damage you should go with new ones.
 
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