Does anyone else back the rocker arms off during winter layup?
Just wondered what opinions are on this.

Nope, but I do fire it and warm it up from time to time.

I ususally bump the starter every several weeks. PIA to remove the valve covers.

I back mine off every year. I pull all the pushrods to check them for straightness. Also, I check all the spring pressures. IMO, valve train is the most important part of your engine.

I used to squirt a little engine oil in each cylinder and turn it over a few times. Put in fresh plugs, and fire it up in the spring. No problems.

I've never done it and never had any issues, but it does make alot of sense.

I guess if you can pull your cover off easily, it would be smart.

Even if the lifters were to bleed down a little... they will pump back up the first time oil gets to them. My concern about letting an engine sit for a long time is corrosion on the cylinder walls from moisture. A tablespoon of oil in each cylinder will take care of that problem for the length of one winter.

Just make sure the oil get hot to burn off any condensation. 180 degrees plus. Ken