mfg 0 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 What is a 'sure fire' way of removing pushrods from a Studebaker Avanti engine WITHOUT accidentally lifting the respective valve lifters out of their bores? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
r1lark 0 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 I always spin the pushrod several times without lifting up on it, then spin some more and slowly lift up. If it feels heavy, STOP and let it down, then spin the pushrod some more, and repeat. I'm sure there are other ways though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfg 0 Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 6 minutes ago, r1lark said: I always spin the pushrod several times without lifting up on it, then spin some more and slowly lift up. If it feels heavy, STOP and let it down, then spin the pushrod some more, and repeat. I'm sure there are other ways though. I 'get' the idea of spinning the pushrod...breaking the established contact between pushrod & lifter...And no doubt that works!...However, there's frankly an even easier 'sure fire' method of removal that's even quicker.....Anyone?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfg 0 Posted January 17 Author Report Share Posted January 17 No other thoughts here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StudeNorm 0 Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 (edited) Turkey baster... cut the end off the baster to a point where it fits over the pushrod, draw the lifter up a bit (1/4" or so) squeeze the bulb and off pops the lifter. Edited February 15 by StudeNorm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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