Missing push rod
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Missing push rod
My truck showed a P1316 code and I was instructed to pull a valve cover and check the uvch. Well that was loose just like they said it would be but I noticed a metal keeper laying down inside the valve area, then I noticed the push rod was not in the socket on the rocker arm. Upon further investigation I found that the rocker arm just lifted up like it was laying loose in there, Now I notice I cant find the other push rod. Surely it didnt get sucked down inside the engine could it? Can I just buy that assembly and replace it if I can find the push rod? or is this something I should go to a shop over?
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If the rocker arm just lifted up, I bet the clip is the retainer for that rocker arm, are you sure the pushrod isn't in the hole? if it broke it could have likely fell down beside it, if its there, you can just buy a new pushrod. Hopefully you will find it.
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My truck showed a P1316 code and I was instructed to pull a valve cover and check the uvch. Well that was loose just like they said it would be but I noticed a metal keeper laying down inside the valve area, then I noticed the push rod was not in the socket on the rocker arm. Upon further investigation I found that the rocker arm just lifted up like it was laying loose in there, Now I notice I cant find the other push rod. Surely it didnt get sucked down inside the engine could it? Can I just buy that assembly and replace it if I can find the push rod? or is this something I should go to a shop over?
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My truck showed a P1316 code and I was instructed to pull a valve cover and check the uvch. Well that was loose just like they said it would be but I noticed a metal keeper laying down inside the valve area, then I noticed the push rod was not in the socket on the rocker arm. Upon further investigation I found that the rocker arm just lifted up like it was laying loose in there, Now I notice I cant find the other push rod. Surely it didnt get sucked down inside the engine could it? Can I just buy that assembly and replace it if I can find the push rod? or is this something I should go to a shop over?
How can Pushrods just vanish!? - Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com
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How can Pushrods just vanish!? - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
There might be something in one of these threads that helps you out.
Good luck.
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Ok I got it all pulled apart found both halves of the missing push rod it had fallen down inside next to the bottom half. I took the rocker arm pedstals? off and noticed that one of them is broken where the little ball mounts in, so I need another one of them. Then I found another piece that was broken it sits just under the wire harness and is held in by a hex head bolt. My repair book shows that piece but does not specifically call it by name.Does anyone know what that might be called? Any way thats where I stand as of now thanks again for the info and the links to read and follow.
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Ok I got it all pulled apart found both halves of the missing push rod it had fallen down inside next to the bottom half. I took the rocker arm pedstals? off and noticed that one of them is broken where the little ball mounts in, so I need another one of them. Then I found another piece that was broken it sits just under the wire harness and is held in by a hex head bolt. My repair book shows that piece but does not specifically call it by name.Does anyone know what that might be called? Any way thats where I stand as of now thanks again for the info and the links to read and follow.
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Yah it is some help. I found the rocker pedestal in my repair book, but not the oiler. Now that you called it what it is it makes sense. Thanka again. Should I worry about the little things that the push rod sits in on the bottom being turned over? I made that mistake once on my old 71 gas engine. Lifter I think they are called. I've never had to be much of a mechanic but in the last two years it seeems thats all i do any more. I really am thankfull for this web site you guys are a life saver.
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Yah it is some help. I found the rocker pedestal in my repair book, but not the oiler. Now that you called it what it is it makes sense. Thanka again. Should I worry about the little things that the push rod sits in on the bottom being turned over? I made that mistake once on my old 71 gas engine. Lifter I think they are called. I've never had to be much of a mechanic but in the last two years it seeems thats all i do any more. I really am thankfull for this web site you guys are a life saver.
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I found the ball bearing so now all old parts are accounted for. I went and seen a mechanic yesterday who had one torn down and he let me climb under the hood with him and he showed me a couple of things. He said not to worry about the lifters turning over. He pulled all the pushrods out of his engine and dropped them back in like he was pulling candles out of a cake and said they wont turn on me. The ball bearing rollled into one of the drain holes I had to use a magnet to get it and the pushrod out.Thanks again for all your help and advice. When I get it put back together I'll let everyone know how it went. Hopefully I can do that by tuesday.