1984 258 Rocker Arm Torque Spec/procedure?

Hey all I just wanted to verify this before I go and dive into it. When I had my valve cover off I noticed the rockers were a bit loose. I didn’t do anything to it at the time and just tossed a new valve cover gasket on. The top end is a little noisier than I’d like but not horrible for a 258 lol.

So what I’ve been reading is to torque the rocker arm bolts down to 19-22 regardless of cam position?

 

Whatever the TSM says - should be in there. '82 is here and will be the same in this respect - Jeep® Parts Manuals online

 

Since it was sitting for a long time, the lifters probably all bled down. It should quiet up pretty quickly when running if so. I always torque the rockers on the base circle with the valve closed to make sure the valve spring isn't interfering with the torque reading.

 

I’ve got the 73 manual I wasn’t sure if there would be a difference between the years

 

I’ve had it running/driving a little bit already. It was already a little noisy before I tore the Jeep down.

How do I get base circle with the valve closed?

 

Turn the motor with a wrench on the front or with a remote starter switch (https://www.amazon.com/INNOVA-3630-Remote-Starter-Switch/dp/B000EVU8MK). Watch the rockers for the cylinder you're working on. Wait until the exhaust opens and closes and then the intake opens and closes. Then turn it a little bit more. This will ensure you're on the compression stroke and both valves are closed. Torque both rockers for that cylinder. Repeat for all cylinders.

 

Likely will be. I recall the 258 rocker design changed at least once, maybe twice in the '72-73-74 era. I would definitely look to the TSM of the same era as the engine. The '84 TSM is not online and expensive, so the '82 version will be the next best option. There was a major revision of these engines in 1981, though I believe the rocker design was not affected (all rocker-stud-type after the mid-70s).

Also realize that you can mix and match between different years, so the head casting number should be consistent with whatever the donor was.
What years are my engineblock & head

 

Awesome thank you

 

I went down the line and checked all the torque and they were all tight already. There’s still the looseness to them but I’m chalking it up to worn parts now.