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Old Dec 7, 2023 | 01:44 PM
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What is the secret to removing the Rocker Shaft Covers that spin the shaft? I am thinking of getting or making two thin nuts and Loktite and double nutting to hold the Rocker Shaft. Does anyone have a suggestion? Both of my Exhaust Rocker Shafts are the culprits.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2023 | 01:51 PM
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Air or even an Electric impact...Never been a problem!!
 
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Yeah sometimes it take a little shock treatment for those to pop them. Whatever you do don't go gorilla on the big nut on the o-ring side trying to hold the shafts.
 
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