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1997 Chevrolet Blazer Repair Question


Topics covered: Rocker arm, Engine, Four wheel drive.
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Asked on January 22, 2010

1997 Chevy Blazer rocker arm

Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Chevy Blazer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 180000 miles

how do I adjust the rocker arms after I replaced a head gasket,reason I cant get it started now
Avatar Asked by clydemills

Answer

Replied on January 27, 2010

The rocker arm pivots on a ball in order to open the valve.
The hydraulic valve lifters keep all the parts of the valve train in constant contact. Each lifter acts as an automatic adjuster and maintains zero lash in the valve train. This eliminates the need for periodic valve adjustment.

Tiny Answered by Scotty Dee
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