Backing off rocker for winter
 

who back off the rockers to take the pressure off of the valve springs in the winter

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if you got a monster llift cam i would think about it, but if not, don't....

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I do, this is the first year the motor stayed in the boat :D Had to loosen them cause my springs pressures are on the higher side.

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I do.

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I do. It is cheap insurance.

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ive heard to just rotate the motor a couple times. rotates spring with pressure on it.

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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.


Rob

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You oughta back off the rockers on solid lift cams.

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I've used the rotate the engine trick like boatn70. Quick and dirty way of distributing the pressure :p :D :D

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Thats what I try to do.

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The same was suggested to me by Sterling. Good enough for me!

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Honestly, unless you got an external pressure oiler, I'd let the motor stay still thru the offseason. You end up scraping the protective fog residue off the cylinders and the cam is rotating dry (okay if its a roller). I'd rather the springs get the raw end of the deal than to add scuff wear to my hard parts.

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Why would solid lifters make a difference? without reference to the amount of lift or spring pressures used??

I would think that a statement like "lifts over ___? amount and or spring pressures over ____? amount is whats needed?? One guys "high" numbers might be another guys "mild" setup...........................

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Not a bad idea for long sits in cold or hot enviroments and changing humidities. Try fogging the motor with a proper fogging oil, it will insure no rust or corrosion and eliminate a dry start on get ready. Always reprime before starting a motor that's being stored for a long period.
Raylar

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I backed off the rockers my first yearof my new motors. Never again. It's too much of a pain. Too many things to remove for me. I now mark the balancer and rotate every 30 days. I believe that may extend the spring life somewhat. I'm hoping so.

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Move to California and forgettabout it! Winter average is 60 degrees.