airic74

I had to replace the head gaskets on my 1992 f150 with a 302. I have put all roller rocker arms and push rods back in the same locations. I am wondering. Do I just torque the rocker arms like that it is stated in the Chilton manual? Or do I need to do something different? Also if I just need to torque the rocker arms do the lifters need to be bottomed out?
Thanks for any help

sdmartin65

The roller rockers are non adjustable, so you torque to spec and that's it. New cam and what not sounds sweet. You'll love that roller top end.

airic74

Thanks,but do the lifters needed to be bottomed out or can i just torque them. I wish it was all new cam and lifters.

sdmartin65

Not really sure since you have flat tappet lifters but with roller lifters you just torque down. Cam position doesn't matter.

airic74

Sorry I miss wrote what I have for rockers. I have regular rockers but I do have roller lifters. I believe this is the first time this engine has been apart. So I guess I need to just torque the rocker arms and be done. If something else needs to be done please advise.
Thank You

sdmartin65

Post the question again in the general section of 87 -96. I don't think you can use roller lifters with a flat tappet cam.