Date:         Thu, 28 Jun 2001 23:32:43 -0500
Reply-To:     andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
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From:         andrewbell <andrewbell@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: rebuilt head and rocker arm clearance
Comments: To: Tippos@AOL.COM
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This is not a suggestion, but something I have been thinging about more
and more...Inline Four, whether TIICO or not...

AB

Robert Tippey wrote:

>
>       I just installed a rebuilt head which had been resurfaced and
> flycut
>       reducing the overall thickness by about 2mm (guesstimate). I was
>
>       reinstalling the rocker arm assembly and dicovered that there is
> no
>       longer any clearance between the arms and valves. In fact, with
> the
>       adjusters out the arms actually push the valves in when
> tightening
>       the assembly. BTW the pushrods were definately seated in the
>       lifters. Has anyone else run into this problem? If so, what was
> the
>       solution? Can a spacer be fitted between the assembly and the
>       head? Would it have to be hard steel or would aluminum work? Or
>       should the rockers be ground down enough for clearance? Help.
>
>       Thanks,
>       Rob

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