When I did my rockers, I screw up a few lifters, I still have one that
occasionally sticks when cold, you can tell by starting it with the valve
covers off. It should be very apparent which ones are ticking.
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
~360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS (8 3/4 [3.90 SG] coming soon)
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shawn Bowen" <Shawn@bowen.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 1:05 AM
Subject: DML: WAS Dead Dak,Now Sick Dak;-)
> Ok, after getting valve lash 101 from you wonderful people I got her to
> start and run (Valve covers on cause I didn't read this post till just
> now!). My issue now is a VERY rough idle. I did 3 starts, ran her for 45
> seconds a piece the first two and the clicking chilled out, the I took her
> for a drive to Quick Trip. Smooth acceleration, SHITTY idle. Once I hit
> normal operating temp she stalled on me twice when slowing to a stop at
low
> RPM at traffic lights. Brought her home and popped the hood, no tapping,
no
> odd sounds, and I looked for a wooden broom stick to cut in half to use as
a
> stethoscope;-), I didn't find one. All plug wires are firm on the plugs
and
> the distributor.
> This leads me to think that I over tightened a couple or more rockers.
Most
> are good I assume because she runs, but I think several are still too
tight.
> I guess in the morning I'll rip her apart for the fourth time and run it
> without the Valve Covers and see if I can tell who's the naughty
rocker(s).
> If I can't pinpoint them then I'll back them all out again, check my new
> rods to see if they are bent (just to be safe) and hand tighten them while
> bumping the engine, then I'll give the instructions below a shot.
>
> Anyone know a way to find the over tightened valves easily????
>
> I REALLY appreciate all those who responded both on the list and
privately.
> You have been a tremendous help, I hope one day to be able to repay the
> favor. If anyone has anything to add please let me know;-).
>
> Thanks a ton,
> Shawn
> 98 5.2L 4x4 CC Slightly sick Dak
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Chuong Nguyen
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Dead Dak, I screwed up Somehow
>
> I'm sensing 2 problems.
>
> you said 7.1 roller rockers/ DAMN. are the valve springs sticking out
the
> hood? hehe.... sorry.
>
> anyways. you said you "Torqued" the 9/16 nut down until there's zero lash?
> On roller rockers, you're supposed to start the motor without the valve
> covers, loosen the 9/16 hold down bolt until that rocker/lifter/pushrod
> starts to "tick tick tick" then you tighten it until the ticking goes
away..
> you then give the nut another 1/2 a turn and tighten the allen screw in
> the middle.
>
> I think when you set it down to "zero valve lash" you pushed the valves in
a
> little so it's somewhat open not allowing compression in the cylinders.
If
> that's true. I bet your starter is winding hella faster too (give me
credit
> on that one, happened to me :) )
>
> so, take those valve covers off and try readjusting your rockers./
> -Chuong
>
> <<I tried to fire her up. Ran the starter for 5 second intervals and
after
> 3
> tries waited a while to make sure I didn't fry my starter too. The damn
> thing won't start, it turns over, doesn't even rumble like it wants too, I
> can smell a little gas after doing this a while so I know she is getting
> fuel. But I can't get her to run. So, I thought the coil free arching
> earlier might have been the problem, so I switch to a BRAND new MSD SS
Coil
> and have the same results. I sat and check everything over and over but
> can't find anything wrong.
> I know you guys can help get me running again! Any ideas???
> Thanks,
> Shawn 98 5.2L 4x4 CC
>
>
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