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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Advice on a non-rotating pushrod
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<blockquote data-quote="BlackLightning998" data-source="post: 3400" data-attributes="member: 109"><p><strong>So I decided the pushrod should come out.....</strong></p><p></p><p>Mmmm, been musing, anyway decided that the tank should come off again and open up the rocker covers. Adjuster out and take a gentle hold on the pushrod with some rag to soften the jaws of a pair of mole grips. A steady upward pressure and eventually "pop" out she came shooting northwards. It was rather well stuck into the follower.</p><p></p><p>I dressed it up with an oil stone and finally some emery and a little oil - it took three goes of popping it back in and checking then removing it and polishing a little more until I could get it to spin freely. It now does.</p><p></p><p>Let's see if after a few hundred miles I am back to square one!</p><p></p><p>All buttoned back up again and tank back on - but it's rather too late to fire her up tonight so it will have to wait until Tuesday evening.</p><p></p><p>Fingers crossed one and all - but this technical novice may just have begun the long and slippery slope into Vincent home maintenance.</p><p></p><p>Hopefully all will be well when she starts up again.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to all you posted. The advice was much appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Stuart</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlackLightning998, post: 3400, member: 109"] [b]So I decided the pushrod should come out.....[/b] Mmmm, been musing, anyway decided that the tank should come off again and open up the rocker covers. Adjuster out and take a gentle hold on the pushrod with some rag to soften the jaws of a pair of mole grips. A steady upward pressure and eventually "pop" out she came shooting northwards. It was rather well stuck into the follower. I dressed it up with an oil stone and finally some emery and a little oil - it took three goes of popping it back in and checking then removing it and polishing a little more until I could get it to spin freely. It now does. Let's see if after a few hundred miles I am back to square one! All buttoned back up again and tank back on - but it's rather too late to fire her up tonight so it will have to wait until Tuesday evening. Fingers crossed one and all - but this technical novice may just have begun the long and slippery slope into Vincent home maintenance. Hopefully all will be well when she starts up again. Thanks to all you posted. The advice was much appreciated. Stuart [/QUOTE]
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