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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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What is the correct way to remove a rocker nut with a polylock? Is it by first loosing the polylock, then loosing the rocker nut, or is it to loosen the rocker nut first?
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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I've tried both ways. Polylock method usually results in broken allen head. The other way seems to back out the stud. Last time I didn't care as I was moving the studs to different heads. Guess I will wait and see if anyone has any sure fire methods. I have considered going away from adjustables because of this.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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roll the motor overall where the particular valve you are working on is closed(on the basecircle), then loosen the set screw first, then unlossen polylock.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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I followed the method of JPH and it came off (with quite a bit of effort). I had a loose rocker. I retightened it and now it's making a sort of "squeaking" sound. I guess the lifter is probably toast.
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Reverse question, how tight do you go with them? VHP recommends tightening the jam nut and then rotating the jam nut and the polylock 1/8 turn to lock it down hard. Unfortunately, I can never seem to get them apart again.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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I was told it doesnt matter which way you do it .
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