4.0 OHV rocker arm bolts??

[Jim Jermain]

I have a '00 Explorer with the 4.0 OHV. I pulled the rocker shafts. Do I need to replace the rocker shaft bolts? They appear to be torque to yield bolts. If so any advice on where to get the bolts? I checked the Ford web site and it lists the bolts as part number 6A527. However they are not available.

Thanks,

Jim

 

[herebyproxy]

No

They are low torque bolts....I wouldn't replace them

 

[Brandon96]

Nope, no need to replace them. When reinstalling pay CLOSE attention to the torque specs!

Those bolts will strip the head quite easily.. ask me how I know

 

[pitbulldell]

what is the torque on the rocker arm bolts and whats the proper way to torque them? cause i think i read some where that you rotate the motor to where both valves are closed before to torque the bolt all the way down?