Rocker arm retainer

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by Jayden, Oct 28, 2020.

  1. Jayden

    Jayden Well-Known Member

    Hey guys, I’m trying to replace the nylon retainers on my rocker arm assembly but I don’t get how to get the new ones installed. Any suggestions?
     
    Jayden, Oct 28, 2020
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  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Little white lube on the barbs. Position an appropriate sized deep socket over the top, and a couple of hits with a small hammer.
     
    LARRY70GS, Oct 28, 2020
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  3. telriv

    telriv Founders Club Member

    Don't use a socket bigger than the pin or else you stand a chance of breaking the outer shell.
     
    telriv, Oct 28, 2020
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  4. Jayden

    Jayden Well-Known Member

    Thank you both. I broke a couple but I now got them all installed.
     
    Jayden, Oct 28, 2020
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  5. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    When we replaced them on my '72 GS, no extra force was required. Just push them in by hand. Seems to me T/A had an extra in the bag.
     
    gstewart, Oct 28, 2020
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