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Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly Check

  1. Check rocker arm shaft, rocker arm and bushing for wear or damage. Replace any worn parts. Pay special attention to position and number of all spring washers. See Fig 1 .
  2. Measure outside diameter of rocker shaft and inner diameter of rocker arm to determine oil clearance. See ROCKER ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  3. If rocker arm surface is noticeably worn, replace rocker arm. If worn slightly in a stepped shape, use a valve refacer to correct. Replace rocker shaft spring washers if worn excessively. See Fig 1 .
ROCKER ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Diameter
Outside Rocker Shaft .7080-.7088 (17.982-18.003)
Inside Rocker Arm .7093-.7100 (18.016-18.034)
Oil Clearance .0005-.0020 (.013-.52)
Fig 1: Exploded View of Rocker Arm Shaft Assembly
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