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loader820 · 10-13-2007, 05:41 PM

hi i know you want to see truck here it is.my rocker are lose do i have to gap them are no if yes do you know the gap engine had cam work done on it. a 350 s/b

C-10volvo · 10-13-2007, 05:58 PM

i couldn't understand a thing, but looks like a you're on the right path.

This website should help.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you...1974_chevy_350

loader820 · 10-13-2007, 07:06 PM

What i was trying to say is this is my truck that i always ask questions about I hope everyone likes it I have alot more to do to it what my question is my rockers are loose the number 1 number 2 and number 4 rockers I tighten them but do i have to gap them also or just tighten them real tight can someone give me some type of information about doin the rockers on A 350 Chev engine if i tighten them to tight what would happen if anything would happen they have the push in studs for the rockers can someone give me an answer thanks

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-13-2007, 07:08 PM

I believe he is asking about the rocker arms. They have to be gapped only if running a mechanical cam. On a hydraulic cam, I adjust mine with the engine idling. Turn them down slowly until the slack is taken out so that you can't move them side to side, then turn them 1/2 turn past that.

Not positively for sure on the mechanical cams, but I believe the clearance should be between .0020 and .0030 inch. If I am wrong, somebody will give you the correct clearance on the mechanical cams.

By the way, you have a nice looking truck. ...Joe

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-13-2007, 07:10 PM

If you tighten the rockers down too tight, you will wipe out the cam lobes. You don't want to do that, because you will be buying a new cam if you do! ...Joe

BaddBusa2005 · 10-13-2007, 08:42 PM

man I dig the guages, very nice

streetstar · 10-13-2007, 10:07 PM

Yes- what ChaseDale said -- I will add the way i do it too --- when the rocker is loose, i turn the pushrod with my fingers while i tighten the rocker nut. When it gets to where i cant turn it anymore (using average hand pressure, not Worlds Strongest Man competitor pressure) -- I tighten the nut another 1/2 turn -- does close to the same thing

good luck with it

knightlife · 10-14-2007, 03:42 AM

could be worn retainers...never know... I replaced mine on my 83, stopped clapping finally... springs were shot as well... heh... all kinds of fun with these beauties at all times

krue · 10-14-2007, 05:00 AM

Go to the FAQ Index linked in my sig, there's a FAQ on adjustment that covers your question.

impala_631 · 10-14-2007, 05:39 AM

dunno but good lookin truck

Mr79C10 · 10-14-2007, 06:50 AM

Skins are so new , you still have the stickers on them.
Good project ya got going on.

ocbaud · 10-14-2007, 09:49 AM

Eyegore · 10-14-2007, 10:05 AM

Eric a book on "periods" w/ two girls on the front, what's that about? lol!

68GMC454 · 10-14-2007, 12:33 PM

good looking project....i used to hae rockers that sounded like they were trying out for a band they made so much noise..now this was when i was young and dumb,,i just turned the radio up louder....

Malo83 · 10-14-2007, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyegore

Eric a book on "periods" w/ two girls on the front, what's that about? lol!

killthewabbit · 10-14-2007, 05:47 PM

ocbaud - HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

crawdad · 10-14-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loader820

hi i know you want to see truck here it is.my rocker are lose do i have to gap them are no if yes do you know the gap engine had cam work done on it. a 350 s/b

Punk-shoe-a-shun

Nice looking truck.

10-13-2007, 05:41 PM	#1
loader820 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brooklyn,ny Posts: 77	my truck hi i know you want to see truck here it is.my rocker are lose do i have to gap them are no if yes do you know the gap engine had cam work done on it. a 350 s/b Attached Images

10-13-2007, 05:58 PM	#2
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	Re: my truck i couldn't understand a thing, but looks like a you're on the right path. This website should help. http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you...1974_chevy_350 __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3

10-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#3
loader820 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brooklyn,ny Posts: 77	Re: my truck What i was trying to say is this is my truck that i always ask questions about I hope everyone likes it I have alot more to do to it what my question is my rockers are loose the number 1 number 2 and number 4 rockers I tighten them but do i have to gap them also or just tighten them real tight can someone give me some type of information about doin the rockers on A 350 Chev engine if i tighten them to tight what would happen if anything would happen they have the push in studs for the rockers can someone give me an answer thanks

10-13-2007, 07:08 PM	#4
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: my truck I believe he is asking about the rocker arms. They have to be gapped only if running a mechanical cam. On a hydraulic cam, I adjust mine with the engine idling. Turn them down slowly until the slack is taken out so that you can't move them side to side, then turn them 1/2 turn past that. Not positively for sure on the mechanical cams, but I believe the clearance should be between .0020 and .0030 inch. If I am wrong, somebody will give you the correct clearance on the mechanical cams. By the way, you have a nice looking truck. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-13-2007, 07:10 PM	#5
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: my truck If you tighten the rockers down too tight, you will wipe out the cam lobes. You don't want to do that, because you will be buying a new cam if you do! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

10-13-2007, 08:42 PM	#6
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10-13-2007, 10:07 PM	#7
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: my truck Yes- what ChaseDale said -- I will add the way i do it too --- when the rocker is loose, i turn the pushrod with my fingers while i tighten the rocker nut. When it gets to where i cant turn it anymore (using average hand pressure, not Worlds Strongest Man competitor pressure) -- I tighten the nut another 1/2 turn -- does close to the same thing good luck with it Last edited by streetstar; 10-13-2007 at 10:07 PM.

10-14-2007, 03:42 AM	#8
knightlife Dark Heart Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29404 DKFX Posts: 683	Re: my truck could be worn retainers...never know... I replaced mine on my 83, stopped clapping finally... springs were shot as well... heh... all kinds of fun with these beauties at all times __________________ How Deep Can YOU Bleed..? 1985 Chevy Blazer K5- 6.2 N/A, 400 turbo trans CUCV, 12v converted... a new chapter 2005 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 6.0 powwwaa!!! custom jumpseat install w/ captain seats, Hypertech tuner, MSD Blaster Coils, CB and twin antenna's, all electric interior, touch screen in dash. custom center console, with jump seat replacing original console. 1500 HD!

10-14-2007, 05:00 AM	#9
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10-14-2007, 05:39 AM	#10
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10-14-2007, 06:50 AM	#11
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10-14-2007, 09:49 AM	#12
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10-14-2007, 10:05 AM	#13
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10-14-2007, 12:33 PM	#14
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