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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Tightening rocker nuts question

Just got done adjusting my valves for the first time yesterday and they were tight when I was done- did the half turn thing. Havent drove it yet but I went to check them today and some are a little loose ( I can wiggle them a little bit side to side but not up and down). Can I just give them all another quarter turn form where theyre at or do i gotta start over?
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Re: Tightening rocker nuts question

Sideways motion is normal.
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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Re: Tightening rocker nuts question

Hydraulic lifter leakdown will make them feel loose again. Don't readjust unless they clatter after the engine is fired up.
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