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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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OK, what's the trick to get the spring clips on the push rod tubes without turning red and yelling every name in the book.....

Cam jobs done, adjustable push rods are adjusted and these clips are trying my patience big time....
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Do what I do... have your Indy help you out when you get into a bind. Mine always helps me out!
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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Use a screwdriver and your finger and "walk" them into place.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dawg
Use a screwdriver and your finger and "walk" them into place.
Sounds easy...NOT.....what goes in first, top or bottom???
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Okay, let me see if I can explain this. Put a flat blade screwdriver on top of the bottom tube and push down while sliding your finger forward toward the bottom of the screwdriver and pushing the clip into place.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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Ya what he said. Push the top in first, hold it as tight as you can and pry the bottom in with a flat blade screwdriver. Just did mine and yes they are a PAIN ha!!
 
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Old Oct 7, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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With Dawg's instructions, they just about fell into place......Thanks for the info.....
 
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