Rocker arm nuts are not torqued on a small block Chevy. If it's a hydraulic cam, set the nut for zero backlash on the base circle and preload the lifter 1/4-3/4 turns. If it's a solid-lifter cam, use feeler gages to set the backlash per manufacturer's specifications.
The function of a rocker arm is to control a valve in an engine. The rocker arm is a lever that rocks.
Remove the valve cover. The rocker arm assembly can be removed by loosening the rocker arm screws. Each rocker arm will have a screw.
The function of a rocker arm is to control a valve in an engine. The rocker arm is a lever that rocks.
Each rocker arm has a bushing beneath the rocker arm screw. When the bushing is worn out, the rocker arm will continue to loosen up.
A rocker arm shaft is normally a long shaft with rocker arms attached to it, that provides the pivet point for the rocker arms (newer Chevy motors).
No, the rocker arm is not different in a Kia 3.5. The rocker arm is raised and lowered by the movement of the camshaft. The camshaft is what drives the drive cam.
First make sure the cam is turned so that the lifter is on the base circle of the cam, then tighten the nut until there is no backlash plus a half-turn extra.
The lifters are made into the rocker arm and are not removable.
The 1985 Chevrolet Corvette rocker arms will have an adjustment screw on top of each rocker arm. Turning the adjustment screw will change the height of the rocker arm.
A rocker arm shaft is normally a long shaft with rocker arms attached to it, that provides the pivet point for the rocker arms (newer Chevy motors).
The rocker arm torq specs are 18 to 25 ft-lb