Injector/Rocker Arm Torque

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Aug 7, 2008 | 03:26 PM

schlepprock250

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Injector/Rocker Arm Torque

Hey guys...Im getting ready to go into the valve covers again and I was wondering if anyone had any pics of the injector bolts and rocker hold down bolts that need to be re-torqued.Im hearing a little ticking and Im sure thats what it is( Im hoping antway), the engine has about 189,000 miles on it so I would like to at least check under there(wouldve been nice to know that needed to be done last winter when I replaced my glow plugs huh...oh well).Do I just tighten the rocker arm bolts down to spec.like it sits...or do I have to bump it till its like up or whatever...any info or tips would really be appreciated......thx to all
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Aug 7, 2008 | 03:33 PM

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Here's the specs:

Injector Hold-Down Bolts.....120 in/lbs
Rocker Arm Pedastals...................... 20 ft./lbs

Aug 7, 2008 | 03:42 PM

schlepprock250

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Thx....Ok do I just torque the rocker pedistal bolts right where they sit or do they have to be positioned any certain way...ya know...valves open,closed??

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Aug 7, 2008 | 04:47 PM

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Right were they sit. Just start torquing. If you find one that is almost out. Could be another issue.
I modified a picture that was posted in this forum. I forget who to give credit. Please don't get made for recycling your picture.

Aug 7, 2008 | 07:17 PM

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Robin's got the specs and Dan circled the parts in the picture and mentioned just torque them where they sit. No engine bumps required.

Let us know if anything was loose and if you notice a difference in the sound of the engine. I didn't think I had any problems, but it made more of a difference than I thought possible with the way my engine sounded.