Leaking pushrod tubes on a 36hp

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Sep 2009, 2:38 pm

#735315

Is there a way to stop a leaking pushrod tube on a 36hp engine without pulling the engine out and taking the heads off?

Thanks

Steve

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Sep 2009, 4:31 pm

#735331

nope has to be replaced with new one and seals engine out heads OFF

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6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 15 Sep 2009, 5:08 pm

#735336

IF you got the tools (torque wrench and sockets)

You could have it organised in a whole morning easily. The seals cost next to nothing either.

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Sep 2009, 5:15 pm

#735339

dont forget the seals and tubes are completely different to later engines not same size

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Sep 2009, 12:53 am

#735459

matara wrote:Is there a way to stop a leaking pushrod tube on a 36hp engine without pulling the engine out and taking the heads off?

Thanks

Steve

Hi
You can take the old pushrod tubes off...
and replace them with the adjustable type
using new silicone pushrod tubes.
I always cover both sides of the seals with Permatex non hardening gasket cement, I hope this helps..

Ring Mick Motors etc and ask if they are any tricks to doing the job..

cheers

LEE

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Sep 2009, 6:54 am

#735473

and replace them with the adjustable type

no you carnt as there a different size not available in the split adjustable tubes

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5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 16 Sep 2009, 7:42 pm

#735574

Yes much smaller seal.
Youn could always make some.
There are various aluminium tubes that slide within each other.

You can machine a step on each end for the seals,
and flare the larger tube to accept another seal in the middle.

a circlip and a spring to keep the tension on the seals.

Just like the pauter ones in this link:
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=47383&page=2

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2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 16 Sep 2009, 8:32 pm

#735593

You will need to remove the cylinder heads as the seals go as hard as a rock over time.If you need the seals or a gasket set I have both.Cheers Les