Does this engine sound healthy?

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by guyryan100

I took 2 rockers off today to get exact measurements.

The problem valve's rocker stud is indeed pulled out 1/8" which is the same amount as the excess lash.

I know I could remove the head, remove the stud, and tap for a screw in stud.

Or I could just put it back together and see if it gets worse.

Or I could carefully hammer the stud back down and then put it back together and monitor.

I don't really want to take the head out and am not going to risk tapping it myself, am I taking a big risk if I take my chances? I also thought about drilling a pin through it to hold the stud in place after I hammer it back down.

It is going to pull out again if you tap it down.
Probably instantly because of the extra wear of tapping it down.

If you do not Remove the head there will be metal shavings involved.
Which will not end with good results.

If you try to do a roll pin thing.
Which will be a Temporary fix.????

Also, If you drill and tap these need to be drilled at the Proper angle.
For screw in studs.
The geometry is what keeps these from wearing out before their time.

With my opinion stated.

Would you feel comfortable driving it down the road like this?
If it was Patched up.

If it were mine .

Screw in studs in your current heads done by a Good machine shop .
Or buy a new set of Heads.

JMHO
Hope this helps.
I have had a set of heads that had this issue.

They were replaced.