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nevergetfinished70chevell
Oct 20th, 03, 9:06 AM
I had 1 rocker that was really making noise,So i opened her up and tightened her down some.The engine seems to be running rougher now.Did i tighten it down to much.Will that make the enging run rough.Faceing the engine,Left side,2nd cilinder back,2nd rocker,or 4th rocker from the front.Any help plz

d1_bradley
Oct 20th, 03, 10:32 AM
Yes, you can tighten it down too much. You need to back the nut off till there is clearance between the rocker and valve. SLOWLY tighten till clearance dissapears, then turn 1/2 turn more.