pushrod removal tool

[tbird55]

i bought a pushrod removal tool from clarks but it has no instructions of any kind and just looking at i have no clue how to use the thing. i guess i could call clarks but im guessing several of you can enlighten me. thx for the help

[Fast Eddie]

The way we used to remove pushrod tubes was to use channel lock pliers. Place a rag in the jaws and just squeeze enough so it wont slip, not tight enough to dent the tube. Tap the pliers gently. Once the tube comes out, remove the O ring And slide it the rest of the way out.

[Fast Eddie]

I forgot to mention twisting also helps.

[azdave]

I've never seen the Clark's tool so I can't comment. Pics?

Some people have slit an old spare pushrod tube and use it on the back side of the outer tube area to push the stuck tube through the head.

A few pics posted here.
http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.ph ... 464,324790

[bbodie52]

I pulled these illustrations from some earlier Corvair Forum posts...



Clark's sells these push rod tube removal tools...

http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog ... ge=TOOLS-3



Part number C1439: PUSH ROD TUBE REMOVER TOOL !!!NOTE- MANIFOLDS DO NOT NEED TO BE REMOVED

Weight: 1 lbs 0 oz
Catalog Pages(s): T-3
Price: $ 49.00

[VairLess]

Might be a dumb question but is this for when the head is still connected?!? Mine fell right out when I took the head off........

[64powerglide]

Yes. Place tool on the tube so you can tap on the tool to push the tube out towards the outside.

[azdave]

Ok. Couldn't be clearer then their catalog illustration. See the hammer head with either tool type?

[davemotohead]

The pic brad posted of the Blue tool is mine I got from Dave Palmer who make's them,you slide the tool up like the picture and take a hammer handle and put it between the block and the arm on the tool and push slightly and the push rod tube pops right out! I use it every time I remove push rods and its a GREAT tool for Corvairs, Sorry Eddie But channel locks or vice grips should not be used! I have tossed so many bent tubes from people who did the channel lock method! Buy corventureDaves Tool!!

[Racemaster]

I used an old push rod tube to make a removal tool. It's a quick easy way to remove the tubes without bending then and it was FREE!

[tbird55]

thx guys, i knew i could count on you. i get it now. didnt realize pushrod tube comes out through head. it all makes sense. thx again for the help. my car is a 65 fourdoor with 48k original miles. runs great but needs oil leaks fixed. appreciate the help. tom