CHUCK NICODEMUS wrote:
>
> Sergio Dimarmo wrote:
> >
> > I don't believe there is a special tool. You'll have to remove the
> > rocker assembly and the oil feed line (I think its easier to remove it
> > from the bottom fitting). The pushrods should stay in the block, they
> > just mixed up if you take them out. It's always a good idea to re-adjust
> > the valves when you re-torque the head. Remember the specs are for the
> > engine HOT.
> >
> > Good luck.
> >
> > siegfried wrote:
> > >
> > > I've decided to retorque the cylinder head bolts on my series V and have
> > > the following set of stupid questions: Do I have to remove the rocker
> > > arm assembly or is there really a special tool to allow me to retorque?
> > > If I do have to remove the assembly, can I remove it whole - without
> > > "unattaching" the pushrod (are they attached there?) from the rocker
> > > arms (and in the process removing the pushrods from the block?). Do I
> > > have to readjust the valves afterwards? What about the oil feed line?
> > >
> > > The engine is running fine so I'd prefer to avoid having to remove the
> > > rocker arm assembly and readjusting the valves.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance:
> > >
> > > Siegfried
>
> Dang my book ! it says COLD torque
Oh no :( .....what I meant to say was that you re-torque the head COLD
and adjust the valves HOT. Sorry for the mixup.
Sergio
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