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09-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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Loose Rocker Arm
Pulled the valve covers off my truck's small block for the first time since I bought it and everything was very clean underneath but one rocker arm was a little bit loose and I could jiggle the push rod a little. All the others were not loose. I assume this is NOT normal as there should be zero lash correct? Should I just tighten that one rocker arm up till no more jiggling and then go 1/4 turn more?
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09-10-2009, 09:30 PM
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Location: St. Paul MN.
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Re: Loose Rocker Arm
I would check a few things before adjusting that rocker arm. 1 make sure the rocker arm stud is not pulling out of the cylinder head 2 make sure the rocker arm ball did not wear through the rocker arm. 3 check make sure the push rod is not bent. If all looks good i would adjust all the rockers according to the cam manufacturer or service manual.
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09-11-2009, 04:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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Re: Loose Rocker Arm
Also I would check for a collapsed tappet.
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09-11-2009, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Olivehurst California 95961
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Re: Loose Rocker Arm
cam lobe may be going away
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