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Ram 1500 Pushrod
The Ram 1500 Pushrod allows the overhead valve V8 to breathe by transmitting camshaft motion to the rocker arms so the intake and exhaust valves open and close when they should. In the traditional OHV configuration utilized on numerous Ram 1500 engines, the camshaft rests low in the block with lifters riding its lobes, a slender Pushrod rising through the head, and a rocker arm pivoting to press the valve. The weight of the cylinder head is kept low by this simple train, which allows for good durability and compact size, although it needs precise clearance. As miles and heat build, a lash is developed by wear of the cam lobes, lifters, Pushrod, and rocker faces, which increases impact forces. This can bend a Pushrod, misaligning the valves and triggering a ticking noise or high rpm power loss. Another threat comes from weak springs resulting in valve float because if there is a meeting of a valve and piston, the Pushrod takes a hit first. Later Ram 1500 editions advanced the OHV concept while improving materials to maintain spring pressure for a longer time. Knowing how it works helps a driver recognize early signs like loss of power or rough shifting and save their truck.
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Ram 1500 Pushrod Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How do you remove and install the rocker arms and pushrods in Hemi engine on Ram 1500?A:First, take out and examine rocker arms and pushrods after removing the valve covers from cylinder heads. So, get yourself special pushrod retainer tool #9070 or its equivalent to ensure that the pushrods remain in place. Go on gradually loosening the rocker arm shaft bolts off starting with center bolts towards end. To remove this fully, lift the entire rocker shaft assembly off the cylinder head keeping in mind that retainers must remain under bolt head. Therefore keep record of every rocker arm posture since it is required to put them back to their original position. The intake rockers are marked "I" so store each set of rocker components correspondingly. Remove and put away push rods to hold them onto their initial positions as they were before removal or disassembling for maintenance purposes. Nevertheless remember that exhaust push-rods are a little bit longer than intake ones and cannot be replaced between themselves . In addition check each rocker arm for wear, cracks or damage especially where they contact the pushrods and valve stems during inspection periods. Also check for wear, galling, stress cracks, or unusual wear patterns on rocker arm shafts and bores of the arms themselves. Replace any worn or damaged rocker arms and shafts immediately . Never attempt to take out these retainers unless it becomes necessary because they can break down into your engine system. If a retainer breaks defeat it from the rocker arm shaft prior to reassemblying then install rockers again when broken . The last thing is installing/fitting/inserting/lodging both ends of all (the) pushrods; lubricate these pieces , apply engine assembly lube to valve stem ends/upper end portion/surface of valve stem along with top end surfaces of push rods; lubricate the rockershaf and install/co-locate/place/push together again other parts including such as valves in each original position on each head in which case the shaft of rockers is assembled. Sequence and torque the rocker arm shaft bolts to specification at several steps taking care that push - rods are seated properly. Finally put on valve covers, start the engine, and check for any unusual noises from or oil leaks around O-rings.
