replacing rocker arm

Baysideburner · Nov 12, 2017

Thanks Sootie.

Baysideburner · Nov 12, 2017

Hey Sootie, since I'm going to remove valve covers and money isn't the issue should I just replace the whole lifter assembly both sides?or just overkill?

sootie · Nov 13, 2017

Baysideburner said:
Hey Sootie, since I'm going to remove valve covers and money isn't the issue should I just replace the whole lifter assembly both sides?or just overkill?

normally thats how they get replaced. I havent seen the individual arms get replaced. Just double check the height of the new assemblies and get the updated pushrods as well. There has been shorter pedestals discovered and when used with the old style longer pushrods, valves can contact pistons.

Baysideburner · Nov 13, 2017

I dont want to sound like a dumbass but I fef want to do this job myself. I belive I have the patience and the age to take my time and do this right. My next question is now about the push rods.is it as simple as taking out the old and dropping in new?. I have a complete workshop manual I will ve working from but these are the tips only the pros can give like u guys.

sootie · Nov 13, 2017

Baysideburner said:
I dont want to sound like a dumbass but I fef want to do this job myself. I belive I have the patience and the age to take my time and do this right. My next question is now about the push rods.is it as simple as taking out the old and dropping in new?. I have a complete workshop manual I will ve working from but these are the tips only the pros can give like u guys.

yes.

mohead1 · Nov 14, 2017

sootie said:
yes.

I bought rockers (complete set) on the pedistal for both sides. Also replaced the bridges....this was at 100k miles and the rockers were beat...very worn. Bridges had wear too. Added new pushrods and all was good for another 100k i hope. Im second owner. Using very strict maint schedules and good syn oil.

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08stroker250 · Nov 28, 2017

Alright guys, I've been gone for a while. While I was out I did the egr ****** and radiator hoses etc. Didn't do rockers, they looked good. Got it back together and it imediatly threw a cylinder 3 misfire and contribution. Truck ran for about a minute before I shut it down. I've gotten the contribution code a couple of times over the years, but it immediatly clears and runs fine. I'm going to replace the injector, but I'm not sure whos to go with. Do I go with ford or is therer another vendor that y'all suggest. I know they are all pretty much reman units. I'm looking for reliability. My truck is fully ******d and tunned, otherwise its stock. Pm me if you'd like to.

Thanks
Adam

dboat · Nov 28, 2017

08stroker250 said:
Alright guys, I've been gone for a while. While I was out I did the egr ****** and radiator hoses etc. Didn't do rockers, they looked good. Got it back together and it imediatly threw a cylinder 3 misfire and contribution. Truck ran for about a minute before I shut it down. I've gotten the contribution code a couple of times over the years, but it immediatly clears and runs fine. I'm going to replace the injector, but I'm not sure whos to go with. Do I go with ford or is therer another vendor that y'all suggest. I know they are all pretty much reman units. I'm looking for reliability. My truck is fully ******d and tunned, otherwise its stock. Pm me if you'd like to.

Thanks
Adam

FWIW, I went back with Ford on mine

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08stroker250 · Nov 29, 2017

10-4. That was my plan. I had looked at oem and Alliant as well as well as others. Does ford actually rebuild the injectors or are they farmed out?

mohead1 · Nov 29, 2017

How many miles on the engine? No wear on rocker arms/bridges is unusual....these engines are known for it....mine were well on the way out at approx. 100k....

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DEEZUZ · Nov 29, 2017

Fwiw the new rockers have oiling ports atop The rocker that lube the tip

08stroker250 · Nov 30, 2017

Truck has 114k. It looked good to me although it was 2:30 am after working all day. I’ll check again for sure though. I know I need an injector for sure. That’s good to know about the new rockers.

DEEZUZ · Dec 1, 2017

It's kinda hard to see the under side of the tips. I'd take em off. They really do need to be updated. The tips are barely getting oiled

mohead1 · Dec 1, 2017

Thats wat i mean too....i bought my truck w 98k on the clock....started hearing about rockers. I took some off to look-see at about 105k, was shocked at the wear on the tips...one stuck (they are supposed to move a bit) and the other worn almost to the actual socket metal...decided to pull them all, found maybe 2 servicable out of the bunch w most of the bridges heavily worn and showing fatigue. And this truck had regular service (oil changes) according to records....you better have a closer look. I have pics i can show u if wanted

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Baysideburner · Dec 3, 2017

Yes please on the pics!. I just want definitive proof of a worn rocker before I pull all of it apart. Its amazing how many testimonials I read about meticulous maintained trucks with severely worn tips. But fixable so im anxiously awaiting to get started. Btw. Is the valve cover gasket reusable?

DEEZUZ · Dec 3, 2017

Yes reusable.

It takes a scope or mirror to see the damage. Even than it's a crap shoot.

mohead1 · Dec 4, 2017

Pics of some of the rockers after 101k
Note that the ends are supposed to be a little articulating button...the buttons here are almost gone and down to the actual rocker arm....also some galled up bridges....i had a compare old to mew somewhere....looking thru my pics

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