[donk310]

I need some advice on how to fix a recurring problem with the valve rocker arm coming off the No. 1 cyl. exhaust valve on my '86 2.2 T1. This is the 3rd time its happened. The hydraulic valve lash adjuster has oil in it and it isn't weak of spongy. Do these adjusters just need to be replaced periodically or is there something else I need to look for? No problems with the other adjusters which are all original parts.

Thx, Don

 

[ol"blue]

The slider rockers do wear out. Get sintered iron replacements from Mopar.

 

[GLHNSLHT2]

upgrade to a factory roller cam. Might want to try some PT cruiser lifters as well. For info on those contact "The Pope" here.

 

[The Pope]

there is a FAQ on the PTs on the BM forum, I still sell the washers. I never hear much back on them, but I sell a set a weak though and no complaints.

 

[ol"blue]

IMO, on a TI log set-up the '85-'86 slider cam makes more power than the later roller cam set-up does.

 

[The Pope]

IMO, on a TI log set-up the '85-'86 slider cam makes more power than the later roller cam set-up does.

logs love cams, try putting in a 767 carb cam lol. The roller in your car is retarded in cam timing, which also hurts it. But if you like the slider and will keep the log try the 767.

 

[john1320]

logs love cams, try putting in a 767 carb cam lol. The roller in your car is retarded in cam timing, which also hurts it. But if you like the slider and will keep the log try the 767.

That being the case...
I bought an 85 Charger T1 logger, which had already been swapped to a roller cam. What can I do to compensate for the, uh, retardation? lol

Could i advance dist timing 2-4 degrees?
Should i go forward a tooth on belt?

Thanks pope

 

[The Pope]

That being the case...
I bought an 85 Charger T1 logger, which had already been swapped to a roller cam. What can I do to compensate for the, uh, retardation? lol

Could i advance dist timing 2-4 degrees?
Should i go forward a tooth on belt?

Thanks pope

FWDPerformance.com

give this a try, it is an adjustible cam pulley, one tooth is too far.

Or just buy a MP 767 cam lol instead of a pulley.

 

[BAKES]

IF you are dropping a rocker on a certian cylinder check that valve seat for coming lose i used to see that a lot in the dealership also swap that lifter with another cyl and see if the problem moves to another cyl.
James