if you are asking about the valve adjustment it varies. we will need more information such as make, model, engine size, etc.
All of the torque specifications for vehicles can be found in Haynes Repair Manuals available at most auto parts stores.
The recommended gap is .028.
The spark plug gap is 09.96 The spark plug gap is 09.96
If the 360 is in a F100 the point gap is .021. If the 360 is in a F250 or bigger the point gap is .017.
The 1992 Dodge Ram 150 spark plug gap is .035 inch.
That is the gap between the rocker arm and valve stem when the valve is on it's seat and the cam is off the lobe. This would only apply to solid lifters.
That space is called "valve lash". It is a predefined gap set on a cold engine when the rocker arm is on the base circle of the cam.
It is the gap between the rocker arm and the push rod or valve in the head of the engine. How much it is varies with each model of engine.
It is the gap between the rocker arm and the push rod or valve in the head of the engine. How much it is varies with each model of engine.
Valve lash is the gap between the rocker arm and valve stem on cylinder heads. Proper adjustment ensures that a vehicle operates at peak performance.
take the valve cover off and inspect each rocker arm if it's broke you'll see a crack in it or it will be 2 peices usually they are loose not broke on the low side of the cam the push rod will be at rest this is where you set the gap on your valve they do get out of speck and tick hope this helped
While the engine is not running you measure the 'rocker gap' between rod and rocker with a 'feeler gauge' . Each engine has specs for this gap, and if it's too wide that's the noisy one.
Valve lash is the gap between the rocker arm and valve stem on cylinder heads. Proper adjustment ensures that a vehicle operates at peak performance.
If it has the factory hydraulic camshaft there is no gap or backlash.
The valve gap has to be checked when the rocker arm is on the "bottom" of the cam eccentric. This means that the cam has to be rotated as you check each valve, to get a correct reading. There can be variation in the valve gap due to uneven wear, but in a well maintained vehicle, this should be a very small variance.
Because the gap between the rocker and the valve is too big and what you hear is the rocker slapping the valve stem. Get yourself a manual for your car and find the valve gap so you can adjust them properly.
rocker arms can be tightened right down as their is a shoulder on the stud.