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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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Default Siezed up adjustable pushrods

I have had my adjustable pushrods out of my bike for a couple months. Went to put them back in and they are completely locked up. Soaked them in a pool of PB Blaster for a week, but they still would'nt budge. Any ideas???????????????????????????????????
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 03:13 PM
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Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. Replace them, if you haven't already. Isn't worth messing with them for too long!
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Could you have used Loc Tite on them ( maybe ) a little bit of heat can/will break the bond, it's worth a try.
 
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