rocker arm nut torque

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Adjusted the valves a week ago. The nuts were a lot tighter than the 18 ft lbs the book says. When I got done, I put the torque wrench on and 18lbs doesn't seem like much. Has anyone got any comments? Should I be tightening them tight or go on using the torque wrench?

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N Air Filter, Auto w/4. 10 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 3" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, 146K

 

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Stan I've adjusted mine twice and used the torque called for in the factory service manual(18 ft. lbs. ). Have had no problems in 189000 miles.
Gene
92 350 4x4

 

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I have never done the valve adjustment myself but according to the book on page 9-23 and 9-16 it says 18 ft-lb for the rocker lever nut. This also appears to be what a lubricated 8 mm bolt should be torqued to according to the charts.

 

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I got the value from the manual, was just concerned that they were lots tighter than that when I started and was wondering if everyone set at 18 or just tightened up real good.

As it turned out, I really didn't need to adjust as they were all within about . 001" and this was after at least 35,000 miles.

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Stan
93 2WD extended cab, Banks Power Pack, K&N Air Filter, Auto w/4. 10 rear with limited slip, US Gear Exhaust Brake, 3" Exhaust, 5K air bags, Boost/Pyro/Tach Gauges, Green/Silver, 146K