rocker removal
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From: Enid, OK
rocker removal im doin alot of work on my car while my tranny is being built, one thing is checking my pushrods and changing my valve seals. I need to remove my rockers but dont want to just start taking the bolts out. My question is do I need to put the cylinder im working on to TDC?
taking the rockers off doesn't matter but you want to have whatever piston you are working on to be up so your valve won't fall. I'll give you some advice, Get the Crane valve compressor tool. It's money well spent
The only concern in regards to removing rockers that are between TDC is the extra stress it puts on the threads.
If you have the plugs out, it doesn't take that much effort to turn it to a position that puts a minimum of load on the threads once you loosen it.
My $0.02
If you have the plugs out, it doesn't take that much effort to turn it to a position that puts a minimum of load on the threads once you loosen it.
My $0.02
My advice is to get a push rod rod length checker $20 from sponser. The 7.4 are probably fine but you will be amazed how quite your valvetrain will be with the proper length. Send me a PM if you want more info on using the PR length checker.
J.R.
J.R.
