Q: How to service and repair pushrods on Mercury Monterey?
A: A suitable cleaning solvent should be used to clean push rods before you clear their oil passage using compressed air. Check the push rod ends for nicks and grooves along with roughness and excessive wear before substituting them with new parts if required. You can check the push rod straightness during engine operation either by manually turning it with a closed valve or by using a Dial Indicator with Bracketry to measure it. Every push rod needs replacement by a new one when measurements demonstrate bent dimensions exceeding specifications.
Q: How to Service and Repair the Pushrod on Mercury Sable?
A: Start service and repair of the push rod by removing the rocker arms. The correct installation location for push rods needs to be understood because the rods should return to their original positions. Note down the locations of all push rod pieces before moving forward with their removal. The installation of push rods requires you to perform the removal procedure in reverse order.