Author Topic: Very Tight Rocker Arm/Valve Cover  (Read 1376 times)

mistertj

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Very Tight Rocker Arm/Valve Cover
« on: June 06, 2020, 22:32:12 »
It's always difficult and a task to remove the rocker arm / valve cover. It binds between the hood latch mechanism and fuel injector lines. Wondering if this is common or if my engine is too far back? Thoughts?

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Re: Very Tight Rocker Arm/Valve Cover
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2020, 23:28:53 »
Sometimes this is a sign of a worn out transmission mount. You can position a floor jack where the transmission bolts to the motor and this will lift it in the rear to give you more clearance for the valve cover.
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Re: Very Tight Rocker Arm/Valve Cover
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2020, 11:17:22 »
Thank you.

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Re: Very Tight Rocker Arm/Valve Cover
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2020, 17:10:48 »
Mister,  With frontwheels in the air You will find that there is enough space to remove the Rocker over.


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