Push Rod Tube Replacement Silicone Sealant

I don't think you need to use any sealer on the pushrod tube seals.

No sealer as it can find it's way into the wrong places.... Do make sure all surfaces are clean then slightly twist the tube to help seat the seal.....done.

Good by me....less mess to del with. Thanks for the quick response guys. Have a great Memorial Day!

Six months ago I replaced my pushrod tubes with the same ones you're using. After removing the old tubes I used carb cleaner and some rough textured rags to get all of the old buildup off. After putting the silicone seals on the tubes I did put some fresh oil on the seal that mates up to the engine before I put them in. I did this to help seat the seal when I turned the tube. This helped insure the seal did get twisted up. All in all a very easy fix.

Thanks Robert. I had the same thoughts. Run, drain oil, clean and degrease, remove, clean more, assemble, install etc.  It seems someone used an RTV product along the way and I hoped for some input on whether it was precautionary or needed. I've been putting this off since I bought the car and figured this might be a good time to just do it.

Make sure you put them in correctly. If I recall the spring loaded side goes to the case but don't rely on my word, double check. And make sure your push rod goes in the way it came out.

That is exactly what I read Bill. Spring loaded side to the case and large thin washer on the inside of the seal on the head side.  Push rods out and in in the same location each side. Thanks.

This may seem like a no-brained but I removed all of the directional air tins to help improve access. IIRC two of them more or less had to be bent out of fhe way. They moved easily and went back into place easily as well. 

Also, when you install them start from the front of the car and work toward the back. If you have any trouble gripping the tubes to compress them use a piece of leather from an old belt to wrap around the tube a couple times, squeeze the ends together in your hand to tighten the leather on the tube. 

Good tip with the belt trick!