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I've noticed some oil appearing around the base of N0 1 push rod tube. I will be doing a head rebuild over winter and this would obviously be a good point to address this. I can't see on the workshop manual how these tubes are fitted - anyone know? Thanks.

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They are just swaged in Roger. There was a longish thread on this a few years ago where people were trying sealing materials but I can't remember the details. A search might reveal it.

Update- found them:

https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/14802-push-rod-tubes-leaking-oil/

https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/47088-push-rod-tube-sealing/

 

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32 minutes ago, RobH said:

They are just swaged in Roger. There was a longish thread on this a few years ago where people were trying sealing materials but I can't remember the details. A search might reveal it.

Update- found them:

https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/14802-push-rod-tubes-leaking-oil/

https://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/47088-push-rod-tube-sealing/

 

Thanks Rob, that's really helpful.

Cheers,

Roger

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Recently I re-swaged my push rod tubes that were all badly leaking by making up this simple tool, so far it has worked a treat with no more leaks, I also added a little lactate sealant before clamping the swage.

You are quite welcome to borrow the tool RogerIMG_2419.thumb.jpeg.22326d1ae10ecc44ff0ffa4299d2402d.jpeg

Paul

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Hi Roger 

If you PM me your postal address when you will be needing it I will post it off to you.

Paul

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