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Old 12-20-2003, 08:57 AM   #4
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I have 1.72 roller rockers and when I tourqe them down they push down on the valves and it looks like they are opening. IS this ok
If you are getting your 1/4 to 1/2 turn of preload when you reach your final torque value and the valves are opening a little, thats fine. The lifters are pumped up and the pressure inside the lifter is greater than the spring pressure. Dont worry about it, the lifters will bleed down.

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