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Leaking pushrod tubes on a 36hp
matara - September 15th, 2009 at 02:38 PM

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

vw54 - September 15th, 2009 at 04:31 PM

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

bajachris88 - September 15th, 2009 at 05:08 PM

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.

vw54 - September 15th, 2009 at 05:15 PM

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

68AutoBug - September 16th, 2009 at 12:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by matara
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

vw54 - September 16th, 2009 at 06:54 AM

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and replace them with the adjustable type



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

dangerous - September 16th, 2009 at 07:42 PM

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 

grumble - September 16th, 2009 at 08:32 PM

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