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stock rocker arms

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  • Start date Start date Oct 31, 2007

873Stang

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hwo would i adj my stock rocker arms? i took the heads off and im putting it back together. thank you
 

PUNISHER RACING

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you dont adjust them they are bolt down
 

873Stang

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but when you bolt them down theres no filler gauge to use, and aren't both valves spose to be close when you tighten them?
 

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no feeler gauge used, just bolt em down you can rotate engine over to close the valves if you wish. in some cases a shim kit is used to get the lifter preload correct when you install new rockers or a different camshaft
 
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