Rocker arm having tubular stud mount

Abstract

A Tubular mount system for a rocker arm which includes a rigid clamp at the base of the engine head is disclosed. Included is a pedestal mount/adjuster with external threads engageable with internal threads of the rocker arm whereby the rocker arm can be raised or lowered by turning the pedestal mount/adjuster. This eliminates the need for an adjuster stud and nut on the rocker arm and a pillow block to hold the device together.

What is claimed is:  
     
       I. An adjustable rocker arm devise for an internal combustion engine including a push rod, tubular pedestal mount, stud and retaining nut, said device comprising.  
     
     
       II. A stud mounted on the head of the internal combustion engine, a rocker arm pivotable mounted on the stud and having an opening there through for receiving the pedestal mount; 
 One end of said rocker arm adapted for engagement with the push rod and having internal threads;  
 A pedestal mount/adjuster slidable over the stud and having external threads engageable with the internal threads of the rocker arm; the pedestal mount resting on the head of the internal combustion engine;  
 A retaining nut engageable with the stud and the end of the pedestal mount distal from the head of the internal combustion engine;  
 Whereby the pedestal mount/adjuster can be turned to raise or lower the rocker arm thereby providing valve lash adjustment.