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Mar 28, 2006 | 09:03 AM

misty24

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Pushrods

I have a 1978 F100 that currently does not run. I pulled the valve covers off and noticed that the pushrods and roller rockers, as well as the cylinder heads were covered in a thick, oily film. Is there anything I could use to clean them? Would a degreaser be OK to use? I want the truck to be a reliable driver, so is there anything else I should check while I have the engine apart? I plan to do basic maintenance, such as changing spark plugs and oil, once I get the engine put back together. I would like to restore the truck, eventually, but for now I want to have a reliable second vehicle that I can haul stuff around in.

Mar 28, 2006 | 10:21 AM

beartracks

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I wouldn't spray anything in there. Drain the oil and include some Marvel Mystery oil or Sea Foam and a new filter. If it runs OK watch the oil change it ofter for a while again using the additives. You can also put some of it down the carb while it's running if you are carefull. Don't use too much at once.

Mar 28, 2006 | 12:33 PM

Mil1ion

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This is basically an general automotive question not a 73-79 truck question.

Pushrods and cleaning them pertain to ALL years of trucks with these type engines

Roller rockers in a 78 -302,351M or 400 ?

I would suggest removing them.cleaning them in lacquer thinner, then polishing them with a wire wheel.

Last edited by Mil1ion; Mar 28, 2006 at 12:37 PM.