Rocker bolts

[terrible one]

What should I do? Use loctite on the bolts that hold the rocker assemblies down or not? Also, what do I need to torque them to?

Thanks!

[RD]

dont use loctite.  i have not used loctite on any of my rocker arm bolts and they have never come loose.  matter of fact, i lube this with a jot of oil before installing them.

if my memory is correct, its 25 or 35 ft lbs. cant remember and my books are in the garage.

[grdprx]

I belive it's 25, I put mine on last weekend.   

[firefighter3931]

The correct tq value is 25 ftlbs. 

Jackson, when you install the shafts make sure that the oil holes are facing down and "out" towards the headers....not "in" and towards the intake manifold. If they're facing in simply flip the shafts around, end to end.



Ron

[terrible one]

Thanks guys for the information. I just got back into town, but as soon as I check the holes on the rocker shafts I guess I'm ready to bolt the rest of it together.

One more thing . . .

On my lower timing gear there are marks with o, +4, and -4. I put it on the o one because that seems to be standard, but is there any reason for me to put it on the +4 or -4 markings?

[Challenger340]

Use the "0",
unless it's a huge bumpstick and you're goin racin, Degree'ing for Tune, Valvetrain Deflection, Late Pass side Bank, etc., etc.

[terrible one]

Thanks!

Hopefully I'll get the engine together and in this week, then it's to the Mufflex for exhaust and subframe connectors!