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Rocker Arm Cleaning And Inspection

CAUTION: Do not attempt to true surfaces by grinding. Check the rocker arm pad, side rails, and seat for excessive wear, cracks, nicks, or burrs. Check the rocker arm seat bolt for stripped or broken threads. Install new components as necessary or possible damage can occur.
  1. Clean all parts thoroughly. Make sure all oil passages are open.
  2. Make sure oil passage in the push rod/valve tappet end of the rocker arm is open.
  3. Inspect the rocker arm push rod bore for nicks, scratches, scores or scuffs. Install new components as necessary.
  4. Inspect the pad at the end of the rocker arm for indications of scuffing or abnormal wear. If the pad is grooved, install a new rocker arm.
    Fig 1: Inspecting Rocker Arm Components For Abnormal Wear
    G01370829Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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