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roller rockers on AFR 165

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Hi, I have AFR 165 stud mount heads and I am in the middle of trying to install these 1.6rr. Things just dont seem right. Are the rockers supposed to be able to wiggle a little bit after they are adjusted? It seems that depending on how far I turn the motor over certain ones will wiggle a little, not a lot but just a hair. Secondly I was told that the rockers could be adjusted by pumping up the lifters and then just getting them to zero lash and tightening them 3/4 a turn sort of like a chevy. Is this true. I was using the FTI way but it doesnt seem to be working right for me. Sorry for the long thread and thanks in advance.
 
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ya, when you crank the motor over, the valve spring will put pressure on the lifter and squeeze a little oil out, making them seem loose when the valve is closed. the best way is to pull the distributor and get that bit that hooks to a drill and spin the oil pump to keep the lifters full of oil. will give you the best results this way. with mine, i just set it to 0 lash and then gave it a full turn. i believe afr recomends .5-1 full turn (if memory serves)
 
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