Rocker Box Questions (96ci)
Road Warrior
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The #1 pushrod side will be down, Valves up/closed. While your in there if you dont like the tapping that comes from the notch in the rocker shaft hitting the bolts (you'll see the wear marks) you might want to install some ROCKOUT inserts. Just search ROCKOUT and there's plenty info.
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Cruiser
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The #1 pushrod side will be down, Valves up/closed. While your in there if you dont like the tapping that comes from the notch in the rocker shaft hitting the bolts (you'll see the wear marks) you might want to install some ROCKOUT inserts. Just search ROCKOUT and there's plenty info.
I ended up just doing it the top dead centre method, instead. Hopefully I didn't **** anything up.
And thanks for the tip. I just ordered a set.
Last edited by TF3N; Feb 11, 2016 at 03:09 AM.
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When putting back together you want to let lifters bleed down before going to the next cylinder. You should be able to spin push rod before moving motor after each cylinder. Think its in manual but easy to get in rush & forget. Prevents bent pushrod.
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Cruiser
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Should be about 2 weeks before I get my gasket kit, ROCKOUT, and all the parts back from PC. I'll update when its all done.
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You have to do the TDC installing too, more so important when putting back together. Or atleast be on base circles like mentioned, I like the TDC myself.
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Cruiser
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Guess I'll be putting the other engine covers on first, adding the fluids and then doing the rocker boxes.