help installing rockers

[LEWETHETIGER73]

Does anybody know of any online videos that show how to install rockers? I think I may have goofed something up!

[Max 93]

for your Pontiac ?

[LEWETHETIGER73]

For my Pontiac. I already installed them and drove it for about 300+ miles. Now I have a distinct tapping sound and figured one came loose. So I took the covers off and found a couple are loose. So I am debating a reinstall or just tightening them. They are roller tipped with the locking nuts.

Hey if anyone wants to come and tell me how bad I screwed up I can supply beer and money to teach me !

[Max 93]

I think you need to change the rocker studs on a Pontiac to make it an adjustable valvetrain..... I'm not positive on that though. You can try PYonline forum for all the Pontiac info you could ever want

[frank_zappa_is_dead]

you need the correct studs either use the proper 3/8ths non shouldered stud or do what everyone else does,run the 7/16ths bb chevy stud with the proper lock nut.

[HP ADDICT]

If the motor runs you can usually fire the car up with the valve covers off and loosen them 1 by1 until they tick then tighten it back down until the ticking just goes away and lock it. Then move on to the next.

[LEWETHETIGER73]

I just tried that and I still keep tightening the same one over and over. I understand their is supposed to be some clatter but this seems louder. Also is there supposed to be play with the rocker. Meaning only a little side to side or can it tilt a little as well?