how do you tight up the valves

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April 21st, 2008, 11:52 AM

CLAUSAKOCH

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how do you tight up the valves

How do you tigten up the valves on a 350 oldsengien ???
I have a click in one of the valvs can i tight it up or is ther only one way to do it bay a new pushrods

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April 21st, 2008, 12:54 PM

Oldsguy

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Stock Olds rocker arms are not adjustable.

April 21st, 2008, 03:20 PM

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Since there is no adjustment the usual cause is a worn rocker arm and pivot. You should replace as a set. It could also be a worn lifter or pushrod but the rocker is the most likely cause.