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<blockquote data-quote="KennyNUT" data-source="post: 57844" data-attributes="member: 3057"><p>I got the push rods fixed this afternoon <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> with the torch and some squinting. Thanks, gents.</p><p></p><p>"My spectacles came off <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /> as I am slightly short sighted!"</p><p></p><p>In all honesty, I thought I had the bottom of the pushrod in the cam follower cup first time round. Clearly, I didn't for the exhaust one which was the one that pinged (!), The inlet one was fine. I used the grease idea from the fantastic Mr D (you know who you are!) which settled the end of the pushrod into the cam follower cup whilst I added the adjuster into the rocker arm. That just helped it enough.</p><p></p><p>I actually enjoyed the tour around the timing chest and could see where I got the nick on the end of the pushball rod from, I think. The two cam followers for inlet and exhaust valves run right next to one another. Thankfully no damage done. I will order two new pushrods and mark them with a sharpie ("inlet" and "exh" as I will need a tiny bit more adjustability in the exhaust one so that will be an extra 1/16 longer from the VOC spares co. and be done with that worry).</p><p></p><p>I need to get the bike running this weekend as my daughter is asking for the Xmas tree to go up and I have two bikes occupying that space in the hallway that are giving me room to work in the garage! Xmas is getting in the way of my bikes! Whatever next! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /></p><p></p><p>Thoroughly enjoying my journey and I am a lot happier now, knowing what's inside thy beast.</p><p></p><p>I hope the thread helps other newbie Comet owners in the future.</p><p></p><p>I will add a few more images and keep everyone posted along the way, if no-one objects.</p><p></p><p>"Nearly there, nearly there, nearly there, nearly.........."<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p></p><p>Kenny.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KennyNUT, post: 57844, member: 3057"] I got the push rods fixed this afternoon ;) with the torch and some squinting. Thanks, gents. "My spectacles came off :cool: as I am slightly short sighted!" In all honesty, I thought I had the bottom of the pushrod in the cam follower cup first time round. Clearly, I didn't for the exhaust one which was the one that pinged (!), The inlet one was fine. I used the grease idea from the fantastic Mr D (you know who you are!) which settled the end of the pushrod into the cam follower cup whilst I added the adjuster into the rocker arm. That just helped it enough. I actually enjoyed the tour around the timing chest and could see where I got the nick on the end of the pushball rod from, I think. The two cam followers for inlet and exhaust valves run right next to one another. Thankfully no damage done. I will order two new pushrods and mark them with a sharpie ("inlet" and "exh" as I will need a tiny bit more adjustability in the exhaust one so that will be an extra 1/16 longer from the VOC spares co. and be done with that worry). I need to get the bike running this weekend as my daughter is asking for the Xmas tree to go up and I have two bikes occupying that space in the hallway that are giving me room to work in the garage! Xmas is getting in the way of my bikes! Whatever next! :rolleyes: Thoroughly enjoying my journey and I am a lot happier now, knowing what's inside thy beast. I hope the thread helps other newbie Comet owners in the future. I will add a few more images and keep everyone posted along the way, if no-one objects. "Nearly there, nearly there, nearly there, nearly..........";) Cheers, Kenny. [/QUOTE]
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