[T2] Replacing pushrod seals

[T2] Replacing pushrod seals

DurocShark durocshark at gmail.com
Mon Mar 3 19:08:39 MST 2014


This will make removing the tubes a whole lot easier. Make sure they're
clean and dry, though. If there's oil on 'em the straps don't grip well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html#.UxU1k4VMdwY


On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 5:09 PM, Tom Ward <tward at twcny.rr.com> wrote:

> I have done a few of mine before and it is not very hard, I am a true
> amateur too.  '73 2l Type 4 dual carb. Be careful freeing up the tubes
> trying not to crush them, of course this is after removing the wire
> retaining spring and the rockers.  I took channel locks and twisted the
> tube
> first to free it up, then it slid right out. I hope my memory and
> terminology is correct.
>
> My covers were leaking last season and finally resorted to red RTV and that
> solved the problem, mixed opinions on using that stuff here on the list.
>
> Good Luck.  YMMV.
> Tom
>
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