Any under the hood components will have to be moved to gain access to the valve covers. Remove the covers. The rocker arms are held in by one nut per each rocker. The rockers need to be unbolted, removed, and the push rods inspected. the arms need to be set to the gap desired, depending on how the engine will be used. Reassemble the parts on the engine.
How do I change from standard rockers an push rods to roler rockers
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YES they are.
PUSH rods and rocker arms... yes.
Rocker arms are set to a specific preload or backlash on v8 Chevies. There is no torque specification.
61 psi
The rocker arms are not torqued to a specific setting. Follow the instructions in any repair manual for the proper method for adjusting backlash.
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.
Probably a sludge problem.
Pull the valve covers off. loosen the rocker arms with out taking them all the way off. then you can turn the rocker arms to pull the push rods out. replace push rods, and tighten rocker arms back down and put valve covers back on
To convert your 1971 Olds 350 Rocket to a full roller rocker setup, you'll need to replace the stock rocker arms with full roller rockers designed for your engine. Start by removing the valve covers and rocker arms, then install the new roller rockers, ensuring proper alignment and clearance with the pushrods and valves. It's also advisable to use compatible pushrods and check the geometry to ensure optimal performance. Finally, reassemble everything, double-checking torque specifications, and adjust the valve lash as necessary.
i have a gm goodwrench 350 with a summit hei distributor in my 58 Chevy truckits about 1/2 inch from my firewallso... little room to spare but yes it worked