Correct way to remove rocker assembly...

Hey guys,

Getting ready to tear my engine down for inspection over the winter. This is my first hemi, and I haven't even raced it yet. As such, I have also never had it apart. I am assuming that because of the spring pressures these engines have, there is a correct way to remove the rocker assemblies. I have BAE Fuel heads if that matters. Can any of you guys give me the heads up, so I don't damage anything?

Thanks,

-Scouder

 

Take the pushrods out first

 

after every race I always remove my push rods..if not that is a lot of pressure on the push rod lifters cam and valve train..Dave

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Easy. Loosen the adjusters, pull push rods, then pull the 10 bolts on each side and tap the assm SOFTLY with a plastic hammer if it doesn't want to lift up. Putting them on is a nother story. Sometimes it takes about 13854 pairs of hands to drop them on. Then again, sometimes they 'fall' on.

 

Thanks guys. I've got the pushrods out. That was easier than I thought it would be. The stands appear to be held in by a single head stud on each of the 5 stands per side. Looks like when I pull the head the first thing off will be the rocker assemblies.

-Scouder