Rocker Arms & Shaft Assembly: Inspection
- Using dial indicator, measure inside diameter of rocker arm. Using micrometer, measure outside diameter of rocker shaft. Subtract rocker diameter from shaft diameter.
- Determine clearance. Standard rocker arm-to-shaft clearance is .0004-.0019" (.010-.048 mm). If clearance exceeds .0024" (.060 mm), replace rocker arm and/or shaft.
- Check cam end contact surface of rocker arm and valve contact surface of rocker arm adjusting screw. If worn excessively, grind or replace rocker arm and/or adjusting screw as necessary.