TROUBLESHOOTINGTESTING AND ADJUSTING14. LITTLE MOVEMENT OF ROCKER ARM AND TOO MUCH VALVE CLEARANCECauseCorrectionToo Much Valve ClearanceMake adjustment, See the Subject VALVE CLEARANCE in Test-ing and Adjusting.Not Enough LubricationCheck lubrication in valve compartment. There must be a strong flowof oil at engine high rpm, but only a small flow at low rpm. Oilpassages must be clean, especially those sending oil to the cylinderhead.Rocker Arm Worn at Face ThatIf there is too much wear, install new rocker arms. Make adjustment-Makes Contact With Valveof valve clearance, See the Subject VALVE CLEARANCE in Test-ing and Adjusting.End of Valve Stem WornIf there is too much wear, install new valves. Make adjustment ofvalve clearance, See the Subject VALVE CLEARANCE in Testingand Adjusting.Worn Push RodsIf there is too much wear, install new push rods. Make adjustment ofvalve clearance, See the Subject VALVE CLEARANCE in Testingand Adjusting.Valve Lifters WornIf there is too much wear, install new valve lifters. Make adjustmentof valve clearance, See the Subject VALVE CLEARANCE in Test-ing and Adjusting.Damage to Valve LiftersInstall new valve lifters. Check camshaft for wear. Check for freemovement of valves or bent valve stem. Clean engine thoroughly.Make adjustment of valve clearance, See the Subject VALVECLEARANCE in Testing and Adjusting.Worn Cams on CamshaftCheck valve clearance. Check for free movement of valves or bentvalve stems. Check for valve lifter wear. Install a new camshaft.Make adjustment of valve clearance, See the Subject VALVECLEARANCE in Testing and Adjusting.15. VALVE ROTOCOIL OR SPRING LOCK IS FREECauseCorrectionDamage to LocksLocks with damage can cause the valve to fall into the cylinder. Thiswill cause much damage.Damage to Valve Spring(s)Install new valve spring(s).16. OIL AT THE EXHAUSTCauseCorrectionToo Much Oil in the Valve Compart-Look at both ends of the rocker arm shaft. Be sure that there is a plugmentin each end.Worn valve GuidesReconditioning of the cylinder head is needed.Worn Piston RingsInspect and install new parts as needed.Running Engine Too Long At LowDon’t let the engine run for long periods of time at low idle.Idle
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