TR2/3/3A Pushrod tubes

[Dick Burk]

Am replacing the 8 pushrod tubes. Moss calls for "swage the tube ends to the head then seal with Loktite Blue". Are there any techniques or issues I need to know to do this correctly? There are several swage tools. Recommendations?

 

[CJD]

I've never had to replace those. The only thing I can add is, as with all locktite types, make sure all the oil and grease is cleaned before applying.

 

[Hamish Racing]

Hi guys
Just my 3rd post.
I have heard that a couple of large ball bearings can be used top and bottom of the tubes then hammered/ tapped to form these swages with the locktite smeared on first.

 

[Dick Burk]

Thanks, Hamish. I'm going to try doing that on the top of the tubes. If that doesn't stop the leaking then I will have to remove the head and take it in to the machinist to tap in the new tubes. He will swage both ends and then use something called Indian Head Lacquer. He said it is more appropriate than the Loktite Blue or Green recommended by others. Fingers crossed.

 

[Hamish Racing]

Just make sure the ball is properly oversized. You don’t want any chance of it being lost in the tube !!
I found this gasket fluid here in the Uk eventually really great stuff.