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89fast5oh · 12-01-2003, 12:52 AM

If when i adjust my rocker arms, i tighten them too much, will that cause the valves not to close all the way and have valve float?
I adjust them with the engine running and when i tightend one of them the idle changed slightly. Is that too much?

12-01-2003, 12:52 AM	#1
89fast5oh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 56	Valve Adjustment If when i adjust my rocker arms, i tighten them too much, will that cause the valves not to close all the way and have valve float? I adjust them with the engine running and when i tightend one of them the idle changed slightly. Is that too much? __________________ 351W .030", AFR 185s, Crane roller cam-.543" 220 -.562" 228@.050, TFS 351W EFI intake, Billet Roller Rockers, BBK Long Tubes, BBK X- Pipe, Dynomax Race Magnums w/dumps, 30lb injectors, 190lph intank pump, Holley Adjustable FPR, 75mm TB&MA, Underdrive pulleys, Aluminum Rad, Billet Flywheel, McCloud Clutch, World Class T-5, B&M Ripper Shifter 4.10s, McCreary G-60s, Lakewood 90/10s, Comp. Enginering 3 way adjust/rear, Upper and Lower Control arms, Autometer gauges.