oil deflector

[jpaz]

I removed my valve covers today and noticed that 2 of the oil deflectors on the drivers side are turned the wrong way. All the ones on passenger side are installed correct. Would this have been done for a reason, or are they on the wrong way?

I also noticed that there is a valve retainer that looks off center, the second one from the left, is it ok? Thank's for any replies!

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[jpaz]

Well I checked the shop manual, & there is no mention of having these oil deflectors turned 180* from all the others. I guess I will turn them around like all the others.

 

[basstrix]

Yes, the tab should be over the little hole that sits above the pushrod. These tabs direct oil, that might otherwise be flung away, to the fulcrums to keep them lubed.

I can't tell enough from the picture to comment on the off center retainer (or spring, as it would more likely be).

 

[jpaz]

Yes, the tab should be over the little hole that sits above the pushrod. These tabs direct oil, that might otherwise be flung away, to the fulcrums to keep them lubed.

I can't tell enough from the picture to comment on the off center retainer (or spring, as it would more likely be).

Thanks basstrix, I didn't think they were on right.

 

[jpaz]

Ok, I need to turn these deflectors around, but I have never removed or replaced a rocker arm on a 351c. I know there needs to be no pressure on the spring. Need to have cam in correct spot, no problem there. But when I tighten rocker back down, how tight? I looked at my shop manual, but can't find that. This should be simple, but I am getting frustrated. Thanks.

 

[basstrix]

The manual specifies 18-25 ft-lbs.

 

[jpaz]

The manual specifies 18-25 ft-lbs.

Thank you, I looked in the specs section & couldn't find that. Thanks again basstrix!

Edit: I looked again & found it, duh, I wasn't looking at correct page.