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Removing and Installing Push Rod-MAN B&W 58/64 Diesel Engine

10:06 PM ,
Tools Required
  1. Lifting device
  2. Open end wrenches

STARTING POSITIONS
Rocker arm/swing lever with associated bearings compl. removed or inlet valve rocker arm with bearing removed.

Push rod and Swing arm

SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
Removal
  1. Clamp lifting device onto upper pushrod end.
  2. Pull out the push rod to the top.
  3. Clean the pushrod and inspect ball seat.
Installing
  1. Oil the pushrod ball seats.
  2. Insert pushrod and have it seated on the thrust piece of the can follower arm.
  3. Detach lifting device.
Note: In order to facilitate installation of rocker arms/swing lever, its recommend to loosen the screws. Thus the sleeve can align with the rocker casing.