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Yesterday, 15:55 | #1 |
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Bent Push Rod
I purchased a 1962 121 that came with a rebuilt B18 engine. The previous owner installed the engine but never completed the installation or ever fired the engine.
I have completed the installation and have run the engine. The engine initially ran fine but started running rough. I discovered cylinder #1 had no spark and was really low on compression. I removed the valve cover and discovered the intake push rod on cylinder #1 was bend and is stuck in the head. I'm a novice when it comes to engines so I'm looking for some input. 1 - How does something like this happen? (wondering if the valves were not adjusted properly. Some of the other push rods are loose)? 2 - I'm thinking I need to remove the rocker shaft, pull out the bent push rod, install a new push rod and adjust the valves. Any input on what caused this and how to remedy would be greatly appreciated. Thank You! |
Yesterday, 16:25 | #2 |
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Fairly certain this was caused by the clearance adjustment being in completely the wrong postcode. Too loose and the pushrod will jump out of the rocker assembly and possibly bend on the next cycle. Too tight and the forces in the valve train could bend it.
Nothing to lose by replacing that pushrod, maybe all of them (check for staightness) and redoing the clearances. |
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Yesterday, 16:29 | #3 |
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Bent pushrod could be a stuck valve or interference with valve and piston , binding springs or a sticking rocker arm, was the engine tuned? High lift cam or skimmed head?
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Yesterday, 18:09 | #4 |
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I did not adjust the valves and just assumed they were adjusted properly. Definitely a mistake. I do not think they are adjusted correctly. Hopefully nothing other than the push rod/rods are damaged.
This is what information I have on the engine rebuild: "Rebuilt B18 bored out to a B20, B20 head shaved 2mm with a K cam". However I cannot confirm if any of this is true. I'm going by what's on an order form for some Mikuni carburetors and the previous owner's recollection. The engine builder passed away. I'm going to remove the push rods and check them for straightness, buy some replacement push rods, replace the push rods, adjust the valves and check everything. Off to watch some YouTube videos. Anything I should look out for? |
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Today, 10:59 | #6 |
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Not the first time there has been a bent pushrod like this and it won't be the last. Roll pushrods on a sheet of glass. A mirror works fine. This may be the only one that needs replacing.
Be aware that some B18 blocks don't take to be being bored to B20 size due to core shifts when they were made. Can make the bore walls very thin and prone to cracking. If a good engine builder is aware of this the block can be checked before and after the rebore. Good luck. Not sure what CR is now with a 2mm skim but best to user the highest octane gas you can. |
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