by curlrider11 » Sat Jun 13, 2020 11:22 pm
Did a valve adjustment today to see if i could get rid of what sounds like valve chatter at higher rpms (loud ticking).... I don't think i've got an exhaust leak at the exhaust manifold so thought i'd check valve clearances again.... They weren't too far off, but i did notice something that i'd like some feedback on, so here it is, because it may mess with the clearances:
When adjusting valve clearance (after following correct procedure and setting to 0.016), I noticed that there's up and down play in the rocker arm and pushrods. Meaning, i can push down on the side of the rocker arm where it connects to the pushrod and i've got a little bit of movement down. Is there a spec in the manual for this? or is it normal? Anyone with experience on that? The pushrods seem to be functioning as they should otherwise...and there doesn't seem to be play in the rocker arm assembly where it pivots. I'd be interested to hear thoughts.... maybe a video would help, will see about posting Sunday afternoon.
"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice. " Pr. 12:15