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The rocker arms on a small block Chevy are not torqued to a specific torque value.
With the engine at #1 TDC you can adjust 1,2,5, and 7 intake and 1,3,4,8 exhaust. Rotate the engine one revolution to #6 TDC and do the rest.
From the adjustment position loosen the adjusting nut until the pushrod has vertical movement (backlash), then tighten until all vertical movement is gone. Then tighten an additional 1/2 turn.
This procedure is clearly explained in every repair manual.
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dont worry about why, just take another nut with same threads and tighten it on top of the existing nut
