Can you reuse rocker arm bolts?
If the bolts that you removed are the OEM bolts, they are “torque to yield”. These type of bolts are not to be reused.
How long are big block Chevy pushrods?
The big block Chevy will need two different checking pushrods—the intake version accommodates lengths from 7.80 to 8.80 inches.
Can you over tighten rocker arms?
adjusting the rockers too tight can cause all of the things you mentioned. Loss of power, miss, bent pushrods, valve and piston damage If you adjusted them so you physically could not “spin” them then youre way too tight.
Can you replace one rocker arm?
Replacement and Repair Cost A single rocker arm itself costs between $15 and $60 depending on the vehicle and whether it’s an intake or exhaust rocker arm.
How to adjust GM 3400 3.4L pushrod rocker arms?
Intake valves are closer to the valley of the engine. No compression on 3.4 V6 Aztec, replaced one cylinder head only but did remove push rods etc from both to replace gaskets, also turned the engine over without push rods good compression, left overnight still no compression any one have any ideas I am stumped. Lifters?
How do you thread a GM rocker arm?
To be sure to get the right depth, put a piece of tape on the drill at 7/8” from the tip as shown below. Tap and thread the hole using a tapping lubricant or equivalent. Clean the threaded hole with Brake Kleen or equivalent. The EL-41 insert has some kind of thread lock compound on it from the factory.
Can you adjust the rocker arms on a Chevy small block?
Answer: There is no special valve adjustments on this motor as was the case with the older Chevy small block. Rocker arms are just torqued to specs. The most important thing is that the push rods are installed correctly. They are different lengths.
How do you drill a rocker bolt tower?
Using the 27/64” drill, drill the rocker bolt tower 7/8” deep from the tip of the drill bit. To be sure to get the right depth, put a piece of tape on the drill at 7/8” from the tip as shown below. Tap and thread the hole using a tapping lubricant or equivalent. Clean the threaded hole with Brake Kleen or equivalent.