To remove a bent fuel push rod from a 350 engine, first, ensure the engine is cooled down and disconnected from the battery. Then, remove the necessary components, such as the intake manifold and any associated parts, to access the push rod. Carefully extract the bent push rod, and inspect the lifter and related components for damage. Replace the bent rod with a new one, reassemble the engine, and ensure everything is properly aligned and secured.
Sure can, Quick A bent push rod will cause a loose rocker A loose rocker has no way to bend a push rod, there is no pressure.
well it could bet a bent push rod or a lifter could be bad
The rod should be 5.75 inches; assuming the correct year, size, and stock cam, fuel pump, etc.
yes you can. of you tightened it up off the shaft pump damage probably occured or the shaft has bent.
Remove the valve cover. Remove the center nut or bolt that holds down the rocker arm. remove rocker arm, pull out the bent push rod. Install new push rod and put it back together.
To replace a bent push rod in an engine, first, ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the battery. Remove the valve cover to access the push rods, then carefully take out the bent push rod, noting its orientation. Install the new push rod in the same position, reassemble any components, and ensure everything is torqued to the manufacturer's specifications before reconnecting the battery and testing the engine.
Pull the fuel pump off and remove the lower two bolts that hold the cover plate to the block. Slide out the push rod and figure out why it's stuck. If it's just a little sludge, you should be able to clean things up enough to get the push rod to move freely. Also, roll the push rod over a flat surface to make sure it's not bent.
You just put the fuel pump pushrod back in the hole and mount the fuel pump in place. No big deal. It's just held in there by the fuel pump.
Replace push-rod
Yes.
Chevy did not make a 350 in 2001. The last 350 was built in 1999.
Which ever one you think may be bent, Just take it out and roll it on a flat surface. If it is bent bad you will have a engine miss on that cylinder.