Hello,

 

When I am doing my Rocket Arm to Valve Stem clearance.

Should the Feeler Gauge have some resistance when I pull it out after tightening the Locking Nut, or should it slide out easily? 

 

Thanks

 

 

Curiosity here - what mileage and readings did you get?

 

Wait for the more versed folks to chime in but some light resistance, it shouldn't be biting the tool with hard stops. but also depends on your access and tools.

 

You can try the next thousandth inch up, if that fits you know it's not right, though I doubt 1 thousandth is even a big deal.

 

They're going to tighten with age so you don't want them tighter than spec. A little looser will end up in Alec over time should they wear.

 

If it's a rusty notched tool from grand dad or you're doing them insitu and bending the gauges to get them in place you'll feel resistance from those things as well. Best to get the tangential to the sliding surfaces and slide them in straight as possible.

Edited June 11, 20178 yr by grossgary