Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Scored Rocker Arm Tips

[JMcCoy]

I pulled my rocker arm pedestals to have them machined to accept studs. I noticed the rocker arm tips were worn. The wear surface where it touches the valve stem is smooth, but I can feel a small notch when I drag my nail across it. Is this considered acceptable wear for an engine with 235k miles? Think I should polish them? Just looking for some thoughts before I put this thing back together. Thank you.​

 

[Woodenhead]

That's interesting, mine always look polished however I did have one that was hammered up pretty bad. I could never figure out why, far as I know the replacement is doing fine. Can you post a picture of what you have?

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[JMcCoy]

Wow. Mine is not merely that bad. Mine is smooth with a very slight lip that will barely catch my finger nail. Do you think that is acceptable? Thank you for the reply.

 

[KOG]

Any good auto machine shop can smooth those tips back to new condition and you probably want to have that done.