Bent Pushrod. Need advice.
#1
Bent Pushrod. Need advice.
I have an '86 GT. I was replacing the head gaskets & realized that the rockers under the oil fill side of the valve cover had scrapes on them. When I finished pulling the head I realized that one of the push rods was really bent out of shape.
Passenger side. Front of head:
Push Rod for the first rocker:
Valves. The first one looks the worst. The rest look like the 2nd cylinder's valves:
Cylinders:
Driver side cylinders. First one has the most buildup:
I know I have to replace my push rods. Is there anything else that needs to be replaced with them? Should I buy a taller valve cover so I don't have to worry about interference again?
I'm at least the 3rd owner & I was told it might have a cam in it. I've owned it for about 3 years & this is the first time I've torn into the motor. If there's anymore information you guys need please ask me. This 1 day project is going to take me at least a week now (order parts & wait for another day off.)
Passenger side. Front of head:
Push Rod for the first rocker:
Valves. The first one looks the worst. The rest look like the 2nd cylinder's valves:
Cylinders:
Driver side cylinders. First one has the most buildup:
I know I have to replace my push rods. Is there anything else that needs to be replaced with them? Should I buy a taller valve cover so I don't have to worry about interference again?
I'm at least the 3rd owner & I was told it might have a cam in it. I've owned it for about 3 years & this is the first time I've torn into the motor. If there's anymore information you guys need please ask me. This 1 day project is going to take me at least a week now (order parts & wait for another day off.)
#4
When I put 1.7 rockers in my car even with a stock cam the same thing happened. The rockers are too big to fit under stock, non-modified covers. The oil baffle in the valve cover needs removed for the stocker covers to work. When I pulled my heads, my rockers looked the exact same and my first cylinder looked a bit worse.
Live and learn, lol. I was a college freshman with no knowledge when I did that.
Live and learn, lol. I was a college freshman with no knowledge when I did that.
Last edited by Tony71502; 08-22-2012 at 03:08 PM.
#5
I agree with you guys. I'll pull the cam & check her out. My brother was looking things over & noticed that the oil baffle is cracked & has a chunk missing. I can't believe this car has been running daily like this for over 3 years.
As long as the cam is alright are new push rods going to be all I'll need (aside from taking the baffle out of the valve cover?
So far I have not seen any cracks on the block at all. The cylinder bores are smooth & have no crosshatching, though. Ultimately I want to keep this motor running with minimal issues until I save up to buy a new bottom end & build it.
Oh, and as far as lessons learned- Never buy someone else's project/race car.
I really appreciate your guys' insight & help.
As long as the cam is alright are new push rods going to be all I'll need (aside from taking the baffle out of the valve cover?
So far I have not seen any cracks on the block at all. The cylinder bores are smooth & have no crosshatching, though. Ultimately I want to keep this motor running with minimal issues until I save up to buy a new bottom end & build it.
Oh, and as far as lessons learned- Never buy someone else's project/race car.
I really appreciate your guys' insight & help.
#8
Eyes & light I definitely have.
Are the Ford Racing High Performance push rods on AM a good replacement? They're a good price & I love buying from them.
I spent the afternoon scraping & sanding away the left over gasket that was on the engine block, as well as removing all of the carbon from the pistons. I cleaned the passenger side head & slowly slid a small straight edge down the head to check for warpage.
Are the Ford Racing High Performance push rods on AM a good replacement? They're a good price & I love buying from them.
I spent the afternoon scraping & sanding away the left over gasket that was on the engine block, as well as removing all of the carbon from the pistons. I cleaned the passenger side head & slowly slid a small straight edge down the head to check for warpage.
#10
I ordered new stock length push rods from AM. I still have to clean up the other head & reassemble everything (sans rods) but today I'm working on the GF's car since I have a backup I can drive. Because of my work schedule I won't really be able to work on it until next week but I'll update this thread as I get it back together & get it running again.