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[Magnumeng]

Is it possible to remove stock push rods on a TC88 with out opening up the rocker box?  I am pushing 30000 miles and want to check my lifters.  Since I am starting to hear some tapping.

[grc]

Is it possible to remove stock push rods on a TC88 with out opening up the rocker box?  I am pushing 30000 miles and want to check my lifters.  Since I am starting to hear some tapping.

There are only two ways I know of to remove them; one is to remove them from the top end and the other is to cut the rods with a pair of bolt cutters.  Of course the second method means you will need to buy a set of EZ install adjustable pushrods to replace the ones you just cut in half.  Price a good set of adjustables, read up on the pro's and con's of adjustables, and then decide if that's the way you want to go instead of removing the fuel tank and the rocker box covers.

Jerry

[Magnumeng]

thank you.  I was hoping to hear there was a magical trick.  Guess it is time to look to possiably upgrading.  Time to start googling and call shops for information.

[krypto2011]

Jp cycles has a very helpful step by step video on YouTube about cutting the old pushrods out with bolt cutters and installing a new set of S&S adjustables.  All being done without pulling the tank or rocker covers.

[prodrag1320]

remember,you`ll also need new covers with adjustables.get some SE units,best price & they come with p/rods,covers & seals for 160.00

[Thermodyne]

Just pull them out the top.  It's not hard at all.  Tank is an easy pull, and there is plenty of room to work the rocker box bolts. And you get the added benefit of being able to check the end play on the rocker arms. 

[sadunbar]

If you don't need adjustable pushrods due to a cam choice, don't install them.  If you are staying with stock cams and stock lifters, stay with your solid stock pushrods.  As Thermodyne said, it's easy enough to remove your stock pushrods, and gives you the opportunity to inspect your top end.  Not only can you check rocker arm end play, but you can also check for wear on the diameter of your rocker shafts and rocker arm bushings.

Installing adjustable pushrods without need gives the opportunity for interference (noise) between the adjustable pushrod and pushrod tube that so many write about, and it gives you the opportunity to set their length incorrectly.  Just one more potential source of a problem for no good reason...  

Pulling your stock pushrods out the top is relatively simple if you're at all mechanically inclined.  Pull the tank, pull the rocker box covers and it's all right there.  Clean/replace your breathers while you're in there.  Use a torque wrench when putting it back together, per your service manual....  

[grc]

If you don't need adjustable pushrods due to a cam choice, don't install them.  If you are staying with stock cams and stock lifters, stay with your solid stock pushrods.  As Thermodyne said, it's easy enough to remove your stock pushrods, and gives you the opportunity to inspect your top end.  Not only can you check rocker arm end play, but you can also check for wear on the diameter of your rocker shafts and rocker arm bushings.

Installing adjustable pushrods without need gives the opportunity for interference (noise) between the adjustable pushrod and pushrod tube that so many write about, and it gives you the opportunity to set their length incorrectly.  Just one more potential source of a problem for no good reason...  

Pulling your stock pushrods out the top is relatively simple if you're at all mechanically inclined.  Pull the tank, pull the rocker box covers and it's all right there.  Clean/replace your breathers while you're in there.  Use a torque wrench when putting it back together, per your service manual....  

 

Jerry