Mercury MERCRUISER - Installation

4. Inspect the pushrods.
a - Shaft
b - Oil passage
c - End contact surfaces
a. Inspect the shaft for bends.
b. Inspect for oil passage restriction.
c. Inspect for wear or scoring of the end contact surfaces.
5. Replace any damaged or excessively worn components.
Installation
1. Lubricate the outer surfaces and ends of the valve pushrods.
Tube Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
136
Lubriplate SPO 255 Outer surfaces and ends of valve pushrods Obtain Locally
2. Install the valve pushrods in their original locations. Ensure that the pushrods seat in the lifter socket.
3. Install the rocker arm supports.
a - Rocker arm support assemblies
b - Pushrod
4. Lubricate the rocker arm and rocker arm ball contact surfaces.
Tube Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
136
Lubriplate SPO 255 Rocker arm and rocker arm ball contact surfaces Obtain Locally
c
c
53050
b
a
a
b
59510
Engine Inspection and Assembly
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