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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by bluharley
Well, I carry a little more than that, but point taken. When my adjustable pushrods let loose and I had to fix it in a park, some city workers were there and they said "you can do that here?" Yup, I can take the top end off if I need to!



But that one can be pulled off with the screwdriver and needle nose lol!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by homiegfunk53
But that one can be pulled off with the screwdriver and needle nose lol!
Really? I'd like to see you hold the adjuster and lock it with the locknut with a screwdriver and needle nose. I at least need a screwdriver, 3/8" (?) open end and a 1/2" open end.
 
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Really? I'd like to see you hold the adjuster and lock it with the locknut with a screwdriver and needle nose. I at least need a screwdriver, 3/8" (?) open end and a 1/2" open end.

He means the keeper on the pushrod towers.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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He means the keeper on the pushrod towers.
If that's the case, I don't need the pliers.
 
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Originally Posted by bluharley
If that's the case, I don't need the pliers.

They are to stop you burning your fingers
 
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Old Sep 16, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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" They are to stop you burning your fingers"

Now that's funny right there!
 
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