Backing off rocker for winter
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who back off the rockers to take the pressure off of the valve springs in the winter
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I run a solid roller in My smallblock so I back off the Rockers and remove the Exhaust Manifolds and put them away for the winter .I have to pull the exhaust anyway to get at the valve covers.Another benefit is that all valves are closed, sealing any damp air out.
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Originally Posted by mcollinstn
You oughta back off the rockers on solid lift cams.
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Originally Posted by boatn70
ive heard to just rotate the motor a couple times. rotates spring with pressure on it.
Thats what I try to do.