Rocker Question

[mrclean302]

Here's what I have.

94 GT 302
GT40P heads
Stock rockers
Stock pushrods

I tightened the rockers down to the proper torque specs but I think I have a problem.

When the cylinder I am working on is at TDC (compression), is the rocker supposed to be able to move at all?

When I push down on it or try to jiggle it side to side it will move a little. Is that normal or should everything be tight?

May be a stupid question but I don't know.

Thanks

 

[bybyz06]

That sounds normal to me. When that cylinder is at TDC on the compression stroke, both valves should be closed, so there should only be slight tension on the pushrod - you should be able to push the rocker down a little bit where the pushrod is (you're compressing the inner part of the hydraulic lifter).

 

[mrclean302]

I don't think it's the lifter that's giving. I'll have to go back and check.