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| - | ==== Check the oiler hole in the exhaust rocker arm ==== | + | ==== Check the valve oiler hole in the rocker arm ==== |
| - | The exhaust side rocker arms have one tiny little hole that the intake rockers don't have. ((DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=3945019&postcount=317)) \\ | + | The valve side arm has one tiny little hole that the intake rockers don't have. ((DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=3945019&postcount=317)) \\ |
| - | This tiny little hole is for extra oiling for cooling exhaust side. \\ | + | This tiny little hole is for extra oiling for cooling the valve(s). \\ |
| While you have the rocker arms out, \\ | While you have the rocker arms out, \\ | ||
| You can use a welding tip cleaner or other small wire to poke down this hole to clean or verify the hole is clear. \\ | You can use a welding tip cleaner or other small wire to poke down this hole to clean or verify the hole is clear. \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:exhaust_rocker_arm_by_dirtycory.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=3945019&postcount=317)) {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:cleaning_oiler_hole_in_exhaust_rocker_arm_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ | + | {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:exhaust_rocker_arm_by_dirtycory.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by DirtyCory of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=3945019&postcount=317)) {{:techtalk:evo:engmech:cleaning_oiler_hole_in_rocker_arm_by_hippysmack.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by Hippysmack)) \\ |
| ===== Visual Inpections ===== | ===== Visual Inpections ===== | ||
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| **Note**: The bushing reamer (94804-57) has right hand blades. Always turn it to the right (clockwise) when installing, reaming or removing it from the bushings. \\ | **Note**: The bushing reamer (94804-57) has right hand blades. Always turn it to the right (clockwise) when installing, reaming or removing it from the bushings. \\ | ||
| - | I would suggest to mic the bushings closely and several times to be sure you need to before replacing them. ((Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072192)) \\ | + | A helpful suggestion is to mic the bushings closely and several times to be sure you need to before replacing them. ((Hippysmack of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2072192)) \\ |
| If the rocker arm pads or the pushrod cups are worn badly, it'd probably be best to just replace the arms instead. \\ | If the rocker arm pads or the pushrod cups are worn badly, it'd probably be best to just replace the arms instead. \\ | ||
| New rocker arms come with the bushings installed and sized. \\ | New rocker arms come with the bushings installed and sized. \\ | ||
