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78r80/7. Push rod tubes
- Thread starter yankeeone
- Start date
Definitely not normal...they're supposed to be an interference fit. Issues now are getting it installed to the right depth (or the ring/collar) so that the proper squeeze will happen on the seal. Plus getting it to seal at the head. Snowbum discusses the issues here:
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/pushrodseals.htm
Here is a crude picture I put together to show the proper placement of the pushrod tube/collar for pressing on the seal:
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?53365-Help-with-the-top-end!&p=682593&viewfull=1#post682593
http://bmwmotorcycletech.info/pushrodseals.htm
Here is a crude picture I put together to show the proper placement of the pushrod tube/collar for pressing on the seal:
http://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?53365-Help-with-the-top-end!&p=682593&viewfull=1#post682593
