push rods are floating on my cv460s-26509

scott728

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ok here it goes I brought a lt1000 craftsman tractor the head was removed and I don't know why yet so I brought a replacement head complete with all hardware and pushrods . they are non adjusting when I tighten down the rocker the pushrod is not tightening down its floating I can move the rocker up and down a half inch yet nothing is missing I don't know what is wrong I tried old head and new one same thing is there something I have to do to the cam or lifters thanks Scott
 

ILENGINE

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The command uses hydraulic lifters, and they have collapsed. Put it all together and start the engine they will tap for a short period, and then fill with oil and you should be good to go.

Some of the older lifters were slow to fill, so it could take a few minutes.
 
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