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Oldsmobile Omega Spring Assembly, Valve
Part Number: 3735381$17.46 MSRP: $26.88You Save: $9.42 (36%)
Oldsmobile Omega Rocker Shaft Spring Kit
The Oldsmobile Omega Rocker Shaft Spring Kit helps rocker arms stay where they need to be on their rocker shaft to keep valve timing and compression steady. In early and later Omega engines, the Rocker Shaft Spring Kit depends on tightly wound steel springs that push against each arm and prevent side thrust from increasing lash, pounding components, and twisting pushrods. The kit can be applied with the familiar OHV layout applied by many Omega blocks, so valves still open and shut exactly with cam lobe travel. When springs lose tension due to mileage or heat, seat pressure may drop below the 70 to 90 pound window, allowing valves to float and misfire or even strike pistons, but a new Rocker Shaft Spring Kit restores proper clamp force quickly. Two factory styles emerged, a slim spring kit for early low-output Omega types and a wider, high-pressure set for later performance Oldsmobile models, the second offering 200 pounds of pressure. Routine checks are applied to keep Oldsmobile powerplants safe, and the Rocker Shaft Spring Kit is the central guard against lash growth. Owners of Oldsmobile models should replace the Rocker Shaft Spring Kit at the first sign of weakened spring force.
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Oldsmobile Omega Rocker Shaft Spring Kit Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to reinstall Pushrod, Rocker Arm and Rocker Shaft Spring Kit on Oldsmobile Omega?A:Valve mechanism components must be reinstalled to their original positions, and all removed components should be placed in a compartmented box for identification. Begin by removing the rocker arm cover. If only the pushrod is being replaced, loosen the rocker nut/bolts enough to rotate the rocker arm away from the pushrod. For replacing the rocker arm or valve spring, remove the rocker arm nut and ball, then lift off the rocker arm. Pull the pushrod out of its hole, and if the valve spring is to be removed, take out the spark plug from the cylinder being serviced. To keep the valve in place while removing the valve spring, use compressed air by attaching an air hose adapter to the spark plug hole, or if compressed air is unavailable, bring the piston to approximately 45-degrees before top dead center and feed a long piece of 1/4-inch nylon cord into the combustion chamber, leaving the end hanging out for easy removal. On early models, thread the rocker arm nut onto the rocker arm stud, position a valve spring compressor tool over the spring, and apply downward pressure to compress it. On later L4 models, install the rocker arm bolt and use a lever-type tool for compression. Compress the spring just enough to remove the valve spring retaining cups, then release the pressure. Remove the valve spring retainer, cup shield, valve spring, and valve stem oil seal, which must always be replaced when the spring locks are disturbed. Installation follows the reverse of removal, ensuring to coat the bearing surfaces of the rocker arms and balls with 'Molykote' or an equivalent before installing the rocker arms. The L4 engine valve mechanisms do not require special lash adjustment, while V6 engines necessitate lash adjustment.
