To adjust the rocker arms on a 1977 Chevy 305 engine, first, ensure the engine is at TDC (top dead center) on the compression stroke for the cylinder you are adjusting. Loosen the rocker arm nut until it can be turned freely, then slowly tighten it while rotating the pushrod until you feel a slight resistance. Continue tightening the nut an additional half to three-quarters of a turn to secure the adjustment. Repeat this process for each cylinder, following the proper firing order.
You can, but it will kill the performance of your engine.
Rocker studs lubricated with oil, 50 ft/lbs. Valve covers 3 lb/ft.
With the valve fully closed and the lifter fully at the down position, tighten the adjusting nut until there is no up and down travel in the push rod. Then tighten the adjusting nut 1/4 turn. This is only if you have hydraulic lifters. Tighten the rocker studs to 50 ft/lb of torque. These are the bolts holding the rocker assembly in place.
With the engine at #1 TDC you can set 1, 2, 5, & 7 intakes, and 1, 3, 4, & 8 exhausts. Rotate the engine one revolution (#6 TDC) to set the rest. When you're adjusting the backlash, tighten the nut on the rocker until there is no up and down movement of the pushrod. When you get to the point of zero backlash, tighten an additional 1/2 turn for preload.
To tighten the rockers on a 1983 305 engine, first, ensure the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for the cylinder you're adjusting. Use a wrench to turn the rocker nut while checking for tension on the pushrod; it should spin with slight resistance. Tighten the rocker nut until you feel a slight drag on the pushrod, then tighten it an additional half to three-quarters of a turn. Repeat this for each rocker arm, following the firing order of the engine.
1.5:1
17 ft.lbs.
No. Just a standard 305 with a 2 barrel carburetor.
.060"
around 18 with 305 engine
From #1 TDC, you can adjust 1, 2, 5, & 7 intakes, and 1, 3, 4, & 8 exhausts. Rotate the engine one revolution for #6 TDC, and do the rest. Loosen each rocker nut until there is backlash in the pushrod, then tighten to zero backlash plus 1/2 turn of preload.
first disconnect primary lead from distributor so it won't spark,then remove valve covers. then while turning the engine over with remote starter switch or with someone turning the key for you,watch the rocker arms to see if one is not moving like the rest.if rocker arm or push rod is broken they can be replaced from up top,but if a lobe is worn off of the camshaft(a very common problem with 305 cams for a few years)that is a bit more involved.