Re-Installing Rocker Arm Assembly

[JBird]

I just finished replacing the lower spark plug seals as my plugs were swimming in oil. Now that the rocker arm assembly is back on I can only move the springs on the right half of the assembly and the left side is solid. Just wanted to make sure this is correct and that I should not be able to move all the 'arms' before I start my car. Thanks guys.

[SleepySteve]

You could leave the plugs out jack it up on one side put it in gear and get a friend to turn the wheel. Watch and listen to the valvetrain as its turning just as a precaution before starting it and possibly wrecking something.

[GreenBee]

I think the assembly only goes back on one way and as long as you properly seat it before tightening the bolts you should be fine. You should do a valve adjustment now too.

[JBird]

Thanks, I did it all and it worked fine. However, my engine has oil all over it now that I got home from work I REALLY hope its just from the valve cover gasket not seating correctly along the intake side... stupid me...

[Fleetw00d]

You should have backed off all the valve adjusting springs before removing it (easier to do before removal); otherwise some of the torque that is supposed to properly seat the rocker supports instead goes to compressing springs. After installing, all the valves should then have been adjusted.