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Make your rocker arms work perfectly with regular maintenance!

Rocker's arms are one of the key components of a gasoline engine. They act as a link between the camshaft and the pushrods and convert the camshaft's linear motion into the pushrods' reciprocating motion. The pushrods then act on the pistons, which drive the crankshaft and ultimately the wheels.  Rocker arms  are typically made of steel or aluminium and can be either cast or forged.   A rocker arm is a lever that converts the camshaft lobe lift into a valve lift. It is used in internal combustion engines with reciprocating pistons. The camshaft is driven by the crankshaft & pushrods (or in some engines, hydraulic lifters) transmit the motion to the rocker's arms.  There are two main types of rocker arms: 1. Flat-tappet: The most common type of rocker arm, flat-tappet rockers have a flat contact surface that pushes against the valve tip.   2. Roller-tappet: Roller-tappet rockers have a roller contact surface that rides on the valve tip. Roller-tappet rock
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5 Main Causes of Rocker's arm falling off

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The rocker's arm is a vital part of the engine & when it falls off causes serious damage to the engine. It is a common problem with the engine of a car. The cause of rocker arm falling off could be oil starvation. This occurs when there is insufficient oil in the system for lubrication and cooling. The lack of oil will result in metal-on-metal contact which can cause wear on the rocker arm and other parts as well. Another cause could be worn out or damaged bearings on the crankshaft or camshafts where they are attached to the cylinder head. Some of the common reasons are inadequate lubrication, improper installation, Overheating, Rocker arm shaft failure & Impact damage. In this article, we will discuss the 5 leading causes of rocker's arms falling off.  The 5 main causes of rocker arm falling off are: Rockers being too tight  The first cause could be over-tightening or over tightening bolts which can lead to increased stress on metal parts and eventually cause them to
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