Posted by Tom Fleming on November 06, 2011 at 07:17:11 from (206.193.250.146):
In Reply to: Lifters and Pushrods posted by Jim Paterson on November 05, 2011 at 15:10:19:
Guys, I actually agree that putting the push rods back in the same holes is desirable. However, I guess what I should have posted is that the lifters are more important to match back up than the push rods.
In my real experience, I often encounter bent push rods. I simply replace them, so I don't get excited about same holes as they came out of. If I have to replace lifters, I have the cam profiled and reused lifters ground.
However, I will absolutely agree that all valve train components "wear in". The other thing that we should always remember, these are low compression, low RPM engines. One should always follow good practice when working on them, but they are forgiving.
The card board suggestion is a great one, with 1 minor drawback......doesn't do squat if you drop it! Uh, yeah, happened to me.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Oliver 550 Purchaser Checklist - by Greg Sheppard. Pound for pound the 550 is better than anything I've seen. It has great power for its size and can really hunker down and lug. Classified as a 3-bottom plow depending on soil conditions. I personally don't think it can be beat for a utility tractor in the 40 HP range. They are extremely thrifty on fuel, at least my DSL is. Most drive train parts are fairly easy to get. Sheet metal is probably the hardest thing to
... [Read Article]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
