Two technicians are discussing pushrod service. Technician A says that if the weld at the ball socket end fractures, oil can enter and accumulate inside the pushrod. Technician B says the easiest way to check for oil entering the pushrod is to listen to the sound made when dropped. Who is right?

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If the weld at the ball socket end fractures, oil can indeed enter and accumulate inside the pushrod, and listening to the sound when dropped can help identify oil presence due to the change in sound.

Two Technicians Are Discussing Pushrod Service