Probably not. The backfiring is usually caused by a lean condition. Check all your vacuum lines and gaskets for leaks.
Sure can, Quick A bent push rod will cause a loose rocker A loose rocker has no way to bend a push rod, there is no pressure.
It will cause the engine to run rough and eventually it will damage the valve and rocker.
Not usually. If the rocker arms are loose because the cam lobes are worn down, that could be an indication of a worn engine, which might have bad rings or loose valve guides, which would cause an engine to smoke.
Most common, a rich fuel mixture will cause the backfiring. Check the condition of the air filter or close the needle valve on the carburetor 1/8 turn. Also, a vacuum leak will cause backfiring. Check the intake manifold for loose bolts or worn gasket.
A loose rocker arm for a valve mite be a easy fix with a valve adjustment
The main indicator of a broken or loose rocker arm in any engine is a loud knocking or rattling sound. It can also cause smoke and the engine to run roughly.
No, it would cause the engine to run poorly but not to seize. Lack of lubrication or overheating will cause that. Also a broken part, as in a rod, will cause it to seize.
Hard starting, corrosion at terminals, eventually cause a weak charge on the battery from cranking too much, will not start at all, can cause your carburetor to flood.
Generally just normal wear and tear. Also if a rocker arm is too loose it may cause abnormal wear, loose hydraulics usually have a loud clicking sound to them. Another cause could be a plugged oil galley from the cam shaft bearing, if this happens, normally you will not have oil at the valve rocker arm.
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.
Look for a loose plug, or plug wire.
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