Rocker Arm ?
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From: Kyle, TX
Rocker Arm ? I just installed a cam in my vette. I went to install my rocker arms and one of them does not sit properly because the pushrod is too high. It looks like the lifter should go down more but it won't. So my question is what did I do wrong and what has to be done? How frustating this is, so close and this happens. 
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Re: Rocker Arm ? Your problem is not really a problem at all...
The pushrod is not seated properly in the lifter. Take the rocker arm back off and properly reseat (center) the pushrod back in the lifter. Then re-install the rocker arm.
Might also check the pushrod for straightness by rolling it on a sheet of glass prior to reinstalling it. You may have bent it while tightening it down when it was not seated in the lifter properly the first time.
Ron,
The pushrod is not seated properly in the lifter. Take the rocker arm back off and properly reseat (center) the pushrod back in the lifter. Then re-install the rocker arm.
Might also check the pushrod for straightness by rolling it on a sheet of glass prior to reinstalling it. You may have bent it while tightening it down when it was not seated in the lifter properly the first time.
Ron,
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Re: Rocker Arm ? Sounds like the cam might be trying to open that valve, so you may not have an issue at all.
And I'd be *REALLY* impressed if you somehow managed to mis-seat the pushrod on the lifter....the plastic ls1 guide cups make it really really really hard to screw up.
And I'd be *REALLY* impressed if you somehow managed to mis-seat the pushrod on the lifter....the plastic ls1 guide cups make it really really really hard to screw up.
