Both ends are the same. Check them carefully for pitting etc. make sure the insides are not clogged up. Ideally they are kept in the same position .. and end-for-end., They'll be all right mixed up. Be careful installing them to make sure they are centered in the middle of the lifter. I *look* down each push rod tub with a minilight to make sure it's in the middle. Check the rocker arm screw faces for being beat up . scott www.turbovans.com
On 3/24/2013 2:21 AM, Bob Anderson wrote: > Hello All, > I have just replaced the head gaskets on my 2.1 and have just re-installed the heads and about to install the push rods and realized that I'm unsure of their original placement. > I have two questions the first being; Is there a difference between "in" end and "outer" end? > And secondly; Does it matter if they were mixed up? > Thanks, > Bob Anderson > |
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