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Cylinder Head Installation?

Tiny
RONALD DEVOLD
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  • 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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When installing the cylinder heads rocker arms, do the engine have to be in Top Dead Center? The step procedures I have does not indicate.
Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 6:37 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It is best to turn the engine over by hand so that both push rods are down, so you don't fight the camshaft lift when fighting down the rocker arms. Here is how to turn the engine over by hand and I have included instructions in the diagrams below to show you how to install the rocker arms.

https://youtu.be/oN42gZN6gOE?si=IDn621KI2X6lzb_e

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Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 11:01 AM
Tiny
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Thank you, thank you.
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Monday, October 14th, 2024 AT 6:24 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome Ronald :)
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 AT 9:43 AM

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